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Commissioner in a Car: Absentee request deadline is Monday

Today I talk about absentee balloting in Onondaga County for the upcoming General election. Request deadline by mail or online is Oct 23. In person request deadline is Nov 6. And Return deadline is postmark Nov 7. Go to onvote.net to apply for an absentee, check your registration and polling place. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com forContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Absentee request deadline is Monday”

Despite funding boost from county lawmakers, Onondaga County elections officials it’s not enough – WRVO

Czarny says his department was never called in person to testify to the Republican-dominated legislature about its needs during the budget process. And while the department has been beefed up the last few years with some extra full-time workers, it’s not enough. “We are still the lowest staffed board of elections in the state andContinue reading “Despite funding boost from county lawmakers, Onondaga County elections officials it’s not enough – WRVO”

Czarny Seminar: How to register to Vote 2023

In my last Czarny Seminar of the year I go over the dos and don’ts of registering to vote for 2023. We have a new online voter registration system as well as a later 10 day deadline. The last day to register is October 28, 2023 for the general election so do it today. GoContinue reading “Czarny Seminar: How to register to Vote 2023”

Zoom with Czarny: Skaneateles Town Candidates

This week I sit down with Skaneateles Democratic Committee candidates for the fall election: Chris Legg Skaneateles for Town Supervisor and Ralph Demasi for Skaneateles Town Justice. Skaneateles is my alma matter and I am proud to bring you this conversation. Enjoy. Learn more https://www.skaneatelesdemocrats.com/take-action Subscribe to Dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

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”

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”