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Memorandum of Support: S594/A725 Standardizing Ballot order in NYS

(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: S594/A725 Standardizing Ballot order in NYS”

The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Dewitt

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 Town of Dewitt”

Two Syracuse council candidates, others tossed from primary ballot after petition challenges – Syracuse.com

Raquan Pride-Green and Hasahn Bloodworth were removed Friday from this year’s Democratic primary for Syracuse Common Council seats after their petitions were challenged. The two commissioners for the Onondaga County Board of Elections agreed with challengers who claimed some of the people passing petitions and some of the people who signed them were not Democrats,Continue reading “Two Syracuse council candidates, others tossed from primary ballot after petition challenges – Syracuse.com”

Memorandum of Support: S4496 Requiring SUNY & CUNY to give course credit for students who become election inspectors

Zoom with Czarny: Emily Essi for County Clerk

Today I sit down with Emily Essi who is running for Onondaga County Clerk. Emily is a Syracuse native who has travelled the world. She has managed multi-million dollar grants, non profits, and has a background in helping people get homes. Now she wants to modernize the County Clerk office and make it more accessible.Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Emily Essi for County Clerk”

Memorandum of Support: S5537A/A6939A

(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. IfContinue reading “Memorandum of Support: S5537A/A6939A”

Commissioner in a Car: Hearings on petitions are underway.

This week is a special Commissioner in a Car from the bowels of the legislative office building in Albany. I take a break from my educational day in Albany to talk about the status of hearings this week at the OCBOE Also we still await the budget in Albany and what it might mean forContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Hearings on petitions are underway.”

2023 Additional Election Related bills supported by the NYSECA Democratic Caucus of Commissioners

(In addition to our 2023 Legislative priorities, the Democratic Caucus of Commissioners are often asked to weigh in on Election related bills by members of the NYS Senate and Assembly. Here is a list of bills that our caucus has decided to support and hope are passed before then end of the 2023 session. MoreContinue reading “2023 Additional Election Related bills supported by the NYSECA Democratic Caucus of Commissioners”

The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Clay

Zoom with Czarny: The Outrun Coalition

I sit down with Paolo Cremedis and Giancarlo Llaverias of the Outrun Coalition. They are a group of Democrats focused on electing diverse Democrats in rural communities. They have an incredible record and a great perspective on doing the hard work to get people elected. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: The Outrun Coalition”