Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Pompey”
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Commissioner In a Car: Early Voting in Onondaga County.
Today I talk about the decision to remain with 6 Early Voting sites in Onondaga County. I also address some of the various election hijinks happening in Arizona and the take a few questions. I hope you enjoy.
Judge rejects GOP lawsuit; Democrats keep 2nd ballot line in Onondaga, other counties – Syracuse.com
“I think it’s a good ruling for democracy,’’ said Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic elections commissioner. “It lets the voters decide.’’ https://www.syracuse.com/news/2021/04/judge-rejects-gop-lawsuit-democrats-keep-2nd-ballot-line-in-onondaga-other-counties.html
Zoom with Czarny: Joe Nehme of CNY Regional Director for Senator Chuck Schumer
Today I sit down with Joe Nehme CNY Regional Director for Senator Chuck Schumer. We talk about what a regional office for a Senator does, how working through a pandemic has meant for him, and the ambitious legislative agenda for the Majority leader in the Senate, including the American Rescue Plan, American Jobs Plan, AmericanContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Joe Nehme of CNY Regional Director for Senator Chuck Schumer”
Wonky Wednesday: Town of Otisco
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Town of Otisco”
Commissioner in a Car: Election Inspector classes begin
Today I talk about Election Inspector classes starting at OCBOE and how to apply. I also talk about my recent oped to syracuse.com on funding elections in Onondaga County. https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2021/04/to-preserve-fair-elections-onondaga-county-needs-to-invest-more-money-commentary.html
To preserve fair elections, Onondaga County needs to invest more money (Commentary)
This originally was published by syraucse.com on April 26, 2021 https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2021/04/to-preserve-fair-elections-onondaga-county-needs-to-invest-more-money-commentary.html I am reporting it here to add to my essays on my Tumblr blog on elections. It was welcome news that the American Rescue Plan had direct aid to local governments as part of its overall relief package passed into law in early March.Continue reading “To preserve fair elections, Onondaga County needs to invest more money (Commentary)”
Zoom with Czarny: Joe Driscoll 5th District Councilor
In today’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Joe Driscoll – 5th District Councilor. We talk about his work on lead paint, permits for live music, Fair Maps CNY, and Flip the County Legislature. I hope you enjoy.
Wonky Wednesday: Highlights from the 2020 Annual Report
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Highlights from the 2020 Annual Report”
Zoom with Czarny: Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter
Today I sit down with Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter – 128th District. We talk about her role as representative but also Majority Conference Chair in the Assembly. We touch on the Budget, some of her legislative accomplishments, and what she hopes will get done by the end of session. We also talk about her hopes forContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter”