Still, long-time Democratic elections commissioner Dustin Czarny said the results are clear. “When we brought in the people, the numbers really started going down,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that there weren’t lessons learned from last year, absolutely. And we’ve been putting those in place.” In fact, Czarny said, they’re processing registration forms in fourContinue reading “More staff, new commissioner address previous challenges at Onondaga County Board of Elections – WAER”
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With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News
“We’re coming off a presidential election where over 70% of Onondaga County voted, unfortunately we’re probably going to be looking at 30 to 40% this year.” Both Czarny and Ryan emphasize that local elections are just as important as presidential elections. “It’s your local leaders that we’re electing this year that you will have moreContinue reading “With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News”
Commissioner in a Car: Happy National Voter Registration Day!
Today is National Voter Registration Day! This week I leave the car and come to you from my office. I show you how to register to check your registration and how to register to vote at onvote.net. Enjoy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Commissioner in a Car: Last Stop for Even Year Election Law Court Case
55 days until election day 2025! This week’s episode I talk about the Even Year Election Law having its last day in court at the NYS Appeals Court. I briefly explain how we got here, why it is the last stop, and what some of the arguments are. I even give an example from ourContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Last Stop for Even Year Election Law Court Case”
Commissioner in a Car: The General Election is here
In this week’s episode I talk about how we are finally in the general Election season, and overview how we got here. I also list some important dates coming up for General Election 2025, recap the NYSECA Summer Conference, and touch on touch on Trump’s threat of an EO on Voter ID as well asContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The General Election is here”
Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy
Over the past two months the Onondaga County Board of Elections has been grappling with the residency of Thomas Valerino the Republican and Conservative candidate for the office of Mayor for the Village of Liverpool. There was a voter registration challenge to his registration at 300 Tulip St. and a challenge to his nomination byContinue reading “Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy”
Commissioner in a Car 🚗: No, Trump can’t outlaw Mail Balloting …but he will try.
In this week’s episode I once again have to talk about national politics since President trump made an egregious threat to mail voting throughout the country. I talk about why i believe any pending EO is DOA, as well combat some of the lies spread by the President regarding mail voting. Enjoy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car 🚗: No, Trump can’t outlaw Mail Balloting …but he will try.”
Commissioner in a Car: The Redistricting Wars are Here.
In this week’s episode I tackle the redistricting wars that are brewing in the United states. How New York will become a part of them. I also address the blatant hypocrisy of Elise Stefanik & the NY GOP both in their silence over what is happening in Texas and past actions here in NY. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Redistricting Wars are Here.”
Commissioner in a car: Where have I been?
I am back after a brief hiatus as the summer doldrums have settled in. I talk about the EAC regional meeting, last week of caucus certifications, and yes, of course, the village of Liverpool. I also look ahead to August and the final layers of the General Election come into view. Enjoy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a car: Where have I been?”
Commissioner in the Car: Happy Independence Day?
This week I talk about where the primary stands. Two races going to hand count including a flip from Election Night due to vote by mail ballots. I also talk about my disappointment in the passage of the wealth transfer to the rich we saw passed in congress. And why I still have hope inContinue reading “Commissioner in the Car: Happy Independence Day?”