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Commissioner in a Car: The push for Election Legislation before the end of session.

Today I talk about the top 6 legislative priorities for the NYSECA Democratic Caucus and the efforts to pass this legislation before session ends next month. Here is a link to our letter outlining them here: https://dustinczarny.com/2023/05/08/nyseca-democratic-caucus-top-legislative-priorities-for-the-remainder-of-the-2023-session/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

NYSECA Democratic Caucus Top Legislative Priorities for the remainder of the 2023 Session

(Today I sent a letter to Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie as they prepare for the final month of the NYS legislative session. For transparency’s sake I am posting it here. Read our full list of legislative priorities and get access to our Memorandums of Support here.) Governor Kathy Hochul Majority LeaderContinue reading “NYSECA Democratic Caucus Top Legislative Priorities for the remainder of the 2023 Session”

The Weekly Wonk: The Village of Liverpool

Welcome back to #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I publish an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye to theContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The Village of Liverpool”

Memorandum of Support: S438/A928 Eliminating Faithless Electors

(As Chair of the Democratic Caucus of NYSECA I will from time to time issue Memorandums of Support on Election bills before the NYS Legislature. I am posting them on my website for lawmakers and the public to know our positions. You can see my caucus’ legislative priorities here as well as the Bi-Partisan Legislative agenda for NYSECA here. ThisContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S438/A928 Eliminating Faithless Electors”

Zoom with Czarny: Blake Carter for OCL 6th district

In this week’s Zoom with Czarny, I sit down with Blake Carter. Blake is a CNY native and is running for the Onondaga County Legislature District 6, which includes Skaneateles, Spafford, Marcellus and parts of Camillus. He is a long-time political activist and first-time candidate. Enjoy. Learn more here: https://www.voteforblakecarter.com/ Subscribe to dustincarny.com for allContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Blake Carter for OCL 6th district”

Stimulus money buys Ryan McMahon a promotional video fit for a campaign – Syracuse.com

“State election law does not prohibit using the power of incumbency to promote a candidate’s work. It’s a fine ethical line often judged by the public rather than any enforcer, said Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, a Democrat.” https://www.syracuse.com/news/2023/05/stimulus-money-buys-ryan-mcmahon-a-promotional-video-fit-for-a-campaign.html

Memorandum of Support: S371/A2633 Democracy Preservation Act

Commissioner in a Car: NYS Budget gifts to County Boards and Hearing wrap up.

This week’s Commissioner in a car I talk about the money in the NYS budget for county boards, the NYS Board of Elections, and the Public Campaign Finance Board. There is a good deal to celebrate. I also run down the results of the hearings on objections and court case that shaped our June primaryContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: NYS Budget gifts to County Boards and Hearing wrap up.”

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