“This $10 million dollars in extra funding that we are requesting, distributed by the State Board of Elections based on voter population, will allow the counties to have the flexibility they need to meet the needs that you, the legislature, have asked us to do in this upcoming presidential election,” Czarny said. https://www.wxxinews.org/2024-02-12/elections-commissioners-from-nys-plead-for-more-financial-support
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2024 NYS Budget Hearing Testimony
I had the privilege to appear before the NYS Assembly and Senate Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Local government February 6, 2024. I argued for Aid to Locality funding for County Board of Elections to administer the 2024 Presidential Election. Below is my panel’s testimony below: And you can watch the entire hearing here: FinallyContinue reading “2024 NYS Budget Hearing Testimony”
Commissioner in a Car: Yes New York, we will have a Presidential Primary.
Today I talk about the Presidential Primary in New York April 2nd and why it might turn into a zombie primary on both sides. I also talk about testifying in Albany yesterday in the budget. Lastly an brief reaction to Onondaga County spending 100k on a lawsuit about the election alignment bill. Enjoy. Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Yes New York, we will have a Presidential Primary.”
Statement on Early Voting by Mail being ruled constitutional
Below is my full statement on the ruling by Hon. Christina L. Ryba that New York’s Early Vote by Mail process is constitutional and can go forward: “I applaud Judge Chirstina Ryba on delivering this ruling quickly so that Board of Elections throughout New York State can prepare for the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. NewContinue reading “Statement on Early Voting by Mail being ruled constitutional”
Commissioner in a Car: Village Elections on the move…maybe
The villages of Baldwinsville, Fayetteville, and Liverpool may have ballot propositions to move their elections to November. I talk about how this is playing out, and the reasons behind it. I also talk about the Presidential Primary April 2nd in New York and where it stands. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and eleciton newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Village Elections on the move…maybe”
The Weekly Wonk: 2023 a year of change and expansion
Welcome back to the #weeklywonk. The #weeklywonk is my weekly look at the electoral and registration stats that make up our home, Onondaga County and New York. This article mostly looks at political subdivisions that are having elections this year. However, on occasion this article will look at election related topics and opinions that shapeContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: 2023 a year of change and expansion”
Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY
This week I talk with my good friend, Susan Lerner, of Common Cause New York . We talk about the work her organization is doing to protect voters in New York. We also talk about her goals for the upcoming NY Legislative session. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
A fight over moving elections in a Onondaga County village could end up in court – Syracuse.com
If Freyleue’s group issuccessful, Baldwinsville voters could face voting on two competing referendums on March 19– one approving a June vote and the other approving the November one. If both passed, that would create a conflict that would likely be settled in court, said Dustin Czarny, an Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2024/01/a-fight-over-moving-elections-in-1-onondaga-county-village-could-end-up-in-court.html
Speculations grow over Elise Stefanik as Trump’s potential running mate in 2024 election – CNY Central
Taking on the lawsuit against early vote by mail, trying to throw out the ability for New Yorkers to cast their ballot safely from home. She called the January 6th insurrectionists, ‘hostages’ and downplayed their role. And of course, she took a lead role in defending Donald Trump in his impeachments as well. Czarny saidContinue reading “Speculations grow over Elise Stefanik as Trump’s potential running mate in 2024 election – CNY Central”
Commissioner in a Car: What we know about New York’s April 2 primary
Today I talk about the intricacies’ of the April 2nd New York Presidential Primary. There are possibilities it won’t happen, but not likely. I talk about the importance of the February 6th drop off dates and how tonight’s NH primary might play a role. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.
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