Today I sit down with Common Council President Helen Hudson, Syracuse 5th district councilor Joe Driscoll, and Syracuse City Auditor Nader Maroun to go over the launch of the SCRC, The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission. This citizen led redistricting commission launched it application process today! Citizens have until March 31, 2021 to apply to beContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Helen Hudson, Joe Driscoll, and Nader Maroun on City of Syracuse redistricting”
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How a pay cut led to $30,000 extra for Onondaga County elections commissioners – syracuse.com
Czarny, the Democratic commissioner, said he’s uncomfortable with the new system, which does not require him to document vacation time he takes. He’s asking his secretary to keep track of it anyway, he said. “I don’t think it’s very accountable to the public that we don’t have to account for our time,’’ he said. “I’veContinue reading “How a pay cut led to $30,000 extra for Onondaga County elections commissioners – syracuse.com”
Weighing weight as a means of vaccine eligibility gives CNY man pause – CNYcentral.com
“I have been privately struggling with pride the last month and guilt. I knew I would be eligible before many of those I care about, including my family,” he wrote on Twitter. It was Czarny’s wife who convinced him – that, and knowing he was protecting his family by getting vaccinated. “If you struggle withContinue reading “Weighing weight as a means of vaccine eligibility gives CNY man pause – CNYcentral.com”
Wonky Wednesday: Town of Dewitt
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I take a deep dive into the registration and election data that makes up the landscape of Onondaga County. This week I take a look at the most Democratic town in Onondaga County, the Town of Dewitt. Every member of the Town Board, the Town Clerk, and theContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Town of Dewitt”
Commissioner in a Car: National Change of Address & late extension of party deadlines.
Today I talk about the National Change of Address and why and how we move voters to the inactive status. I also talk about the last minute party enrollment deadline extension and take a few questions.
Zoom with Czarny: Knowink’s Trish Bandstra & Dan Peters
In today’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with the e-pollbook vendor for Onondaga County, KNOW.ink. Trish Bandstra and Dan Peters walks us through what the provide for us now and go over how they keep up with the ever changing electoral landscape of New York.
Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Clay
Welcome to Wonky Wednesday where each week I delve into the registration and election data that makes up the electoral makeup of Onondaga County. This week we dive into the big boy, the Town of Clay. Clay represents the biggest town in Onondaga County and is only second in population to the City of Syracuse. Continue reading “Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Clay”
Commissioner in a Car: Fall in Love with your party day and final thoughts on #ny22
Today I talk about the party change deadline in New York for 2021. Why it falls on Valentines Day, and why you most likely need to act by Friday or before to be in compliance. Also with the Brindisi concession I give some final candid thoughts on #ny22 and take your questions.
Zoom with Czarny: The Election Center’s Kathleen Hale and Tom Wilkey
In today’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with my friends Kathleen Hale and Tom Wilkey of Election Center, the National organization for election administrators. We talk about their history, their training programs, and of course the current state of elections in America and the future. I hope you enjoy.
Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Cicero
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I take a look at the registration and election data that makes up the electoral makeup of Onondaga County. Today I focus on one of the 3 largest town in our County, Cicero NY. This town is the largest GOP town and one of the few areas ofContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Cicero”
Dustin M. Czarny 