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Neighbors react to having paid time off to vote – CNYCentral.com

Democratic election commission Dustin Czarny said advance notice will be required. “You put in a request to your employer at least 10 days before and no later than 2 days before the election you need to ask time off from your employer to be able to for the purpose of voting,” Czarny said. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/neighbors-react-to-having-paid-time-off-to-vote

Commissioner in a Car: Petition Week comes early this year and more Election Reforms in the NYS Budget

I talk about budget and petition period starting. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/2264252157224772

Syracuse part-time Uber driver brings domestic violence victim to safety – WSYR9

“If you need help, get help, and get yourself out of the situation that woman was incredibly brave to get out of the situation that she was getting out of, and taking care of her children and thats something that stuck with me,” Czarny said. Czarny did end up refunding the woman for her rideContinue reading “Syracuse part-time Uber driver brings domestic violence victim to safety – WSYR9”

Electoral Reform presentation at Thursday Morning Roundtable

Thank you Thursday Morning Roundtable for inviting me to speak about the new Election Law changes in New York as well as the things yet to come. Early Voting, Universal Transfers, Unified Primary, and Preregistering minors are going to be implemented this year or next! Same Day Registration, No Fault Absentees, Electronic Pollbooks, Ballots onContinue reading “Electoral Reform presentation at Thursday Morning Roundtable”

Political petitioning starts today: Here’s what it means and why it matters – Syracuse.com

“Czarny said he doesn’t think weather will be a big issue. After all, this is Central New York. People are used to it.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2019/02/political-petitioning-starts-today-heres-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters.html

Commissioner in a Car: Petition Week comes early this year and more Election Reforms in the NYS Budget. Chime in with questions.

Record number of refugees seek elected office in Syracuse this year – Syracuse.com

Despite roughly 10,000 refugees in Syracuse, not one has ever been elected to local office. Dustin Czarny, a Democratic election commissioner, said, to his knowledge, no refugee has ever even received a major party nomination for a seat in local government. “I can’t think of any New American who’s ever been a serious candidate forContinue reading “Record number of refugees seek elected office in Syracuse this year – Syracuse.com”

Joint Budget Hearing Testimony on Early Voting and Pollbooks 2/11/19

My testimony in front of the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Joint Budget Hearing on February 11, 2019. I testify about the need to fully fund #EarlyVoting and #EPollBooks so all counties can equally experience the full transformative experience of this vital Election Reform. Prepared Remarks Below Testimony before The New York State Assembly &Continue reading “Joint Budget Hearing Testimony on Early Voting and Pollbooks 2/11/19”

‘A lot of decisions to make’: NY election boards prepare for early voting – Auburnpub.com

The number of polling locations will also raise costs for counties. Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner in Onondaga County, said they are planning to have at least five early voting polling sites. https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/a-lot-of-decisions-to-make-ny-election-boards-prepare-for-early-voting/article_ad7eb0a7-0a85-58d1-be77-bd23a198cd9a.html

Piper Perabo, activists: NY budget must include funds for early voting – Auburnpub.com

“Czarny said state aid can help counties identify polling locations for early voting, pay inspectors and purchase electronic poll books. “The state and its leaders have a vested interest in making sure that this high-profile reform gets the proper funding so we can reach our full potential,” Czarny said. “