I talk about the changes in petitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/230495628144491
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New York delays village elections until April 28 due to coronavirus – Syracuse.com
“Voters shouldn’t have to choose from exercising their right to vote and their health,” he said. “It will be a very complicated election now in April with specials, village and presidential primary. But we will work with our village clerks and make sure they have the resources they need.” https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/03/new-york-delays-village-elections-until-april-28-due-to-coronavirus.html
Testimony to Town of Manlius on Independent Redistricting in Onondaga County
Town of Manlius Board Meeting considering resolution on Independent Redistricting. No prepared remarks. https://www.facebook.com/FairMapsCNY/videos/769477030127357
Testimony to Town of Dewitt
DeWitt Town Board Meeting hearing resolution on Citizen led redistricting for Onondaga County. No prepared remarks. https://www.facebook.com/FairMapsCNY/videos/1300872470104702
Testimony in support of NYVRA March 3, 2020
My testimony in front of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Elections in support of the New York State Voting Rights Act For full hearing go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=B_2g4IWnnDk&feature=emb_logo Prepared written remarks below: Testimony before the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Elections Hearing for the New York Voting Right Act, S.7528 (Myrie) Tuesday MarchContinue reading “Testimony in support of NYVRA March 3, 2020”
CNY Candidates to Knock on Doors for Petition Signatures – WAER
“This is literally the first step into having your right to have a choice this fall and maybe in the summer primary as well.” https://www.waer.org/politics-government/2020-02-28/cny-candidates-to-knock-on-doors-for-petition-signatures
Petition season in Central New York: Candidates trying for enough signatures to get on the ballot – WSYR9
They say when you sign a petition it has to be for a candidate in your party, and you can only sign for one candidate per race. “It does not mean you have to vote for this candidate all it does is allow this candidate to get on the ballot so you have choice thisContinue reading “Petition season in Central New York: Candidates trying for enough signatures to get on the ballot – WSYR9”
Party shift in voter registration in Onondaga County, suburbs now favor Democrats – WSYR9
“Even in Onondaga County this has been happening for quite some time but it accelerated since 2016 where the suburban towns, the larger suburban towns are starting to become more Democratic,” adds Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/party-shift-in-voter-registration-in-onondaga-county-suburbs-now-favor-democrats/
Francis Conole Wins Vote On First Leg of Congressional Race – Spectrum News
“Look at this like the first quarter of a game,” said Dustin Czarny, the Democratic Onondaga County Elections Commissioner. “It’s not the whole game. Just the beginning and now they have to go out and get petitions.” Winning the designating vote allows more people to gather petitions for that candidate to ensure their place onContinue reading “Francis Conole Wins Vote On First Leg of Congressional Race – Spectrum News”
Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Sees No Need For Election Apps – NCC News
“With having a caucus…you have a party running an operation as opposed to a state government or county government running it with election officials,” he says. Even if there were a better developed app, Czarny says New York State’s current methods of handling elections are efficient enough as they are. “Our reporting system is betterContinue reading “Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Sees No Need For Election Apps – NCC News”
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