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Board of Elections likely to go over budget in busy 2024 – WAER

“We’ve given them this data. I stand by our data,” Czarny said. “It’s backed up by the New York State Board of Elections. It’s backed up by New York State election law.” He says, for example, that election law tells them how many inspectors they need per election district. “This is a math issue. It’sContinue reading “Board of Elections likely to go over budget in busy 2024 – WAER”

Commissioner in a Car: Election deadlines and BOE Budget woes

Today I talk about the upcoming deadlines for the General Election. I go over Absentee, Early Voting, and Registration deadlines. I also respond to the passage of the Onondaga County budget and the shortfall for the Board of Elections in 2024. I also directly respond to some of the criticism brought on the County legislatureContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Election deadlines and BOE Budget woes”

The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County Legislative District #10

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: Onondaga County Legislative District #10”

Zoom with Czarny: Village of Solvay Democratic candidates

This week i talk tot he Democratic candidates for the village of Solvay: Joseph Miczan, Charles Orr, and Deborah DeGilio. We talk about the unique nature of Solvay the largest village in Onondaga County. / Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

2024 Budget testimony by the Onondaga County Board of Elections

(I always release testimony given to official public bodies on my website. On September 15th, 2023 Commissioner Sardo and I submitted this testimony in writing as we were not afforded a budget hearing at the Onondaga County Legislature outlining some of the shortcomings of the Executive budget proposal for the 2024 Onondaga County Board ofContinue reading “2024 Budget testimony by the Onondaga County Board of Elections”

Commissioner in a Car: Onondaga Budget for 2024

This week I talk about the budget process for the Onondaga County Board of Elections and how we are facing a $1 million hole for 2024. I also give a brief reaction to Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as Speaker of the House. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County Legislative District 7

Bill would make impersonating an elections official in N.Y. a felony – Spectrum News

“Voters should not be harassed at their homes for just simply registering to vote and they should definitely not be told that election personnel are doing that. We just don’t have the resources to do that even if we wanted to and we would never go door-to-door,” Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said.Continue reading “Bill would make impersonating an elections official in N.Y. a felony – Spectrum News”

Zoom with Czarny: Geddes Democratic Candidates

This week I sit down with the Town of Geddes Democratic slate. They are: Maryanne Grady for Town Supervisor Alanna Zimmer-Redmond, Mark English, and Tracy Walker for Gedddes Town Councilor Learn about how this slate is looking to make Geddes the next town to turn blue in Onondaga County. Enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lLlSup2trzwy7XbGPeDlj?si=8VrOsJ8NR5mlk-rB0ltH2Q Subscribe to dustinczarny.com forContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Geddes Democratic Candidates”

Commissioner in a Car: Legislation and Litigation editions

This week I am back, though not in a car, in NYS and I recap last weeks slate of legislative bills signed by Governor Hochul as well as two pieces of litigation submitted by the NYS GOP attacking vote by mail balloting. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all Election News and content updates