Today I outline what the BOE will be doing over the next few weeks to get ready for March Village elections, redistricting, and the June 2022 primaries. I also outline my plan as I start up my Wonky Wednesday and Zoom with Czarnys next week as the Election Hiatus is over and its onto 2022!
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Final Onondaga County races decided by hand count – WRVO
“When people ask me next year whether their vote counts, these are the races I will point to,” said Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny in a tweet on Monday. “Your vote matters!” https://www.wrvo.org/regional-news/2021-11-23/final-onondaga-county-races-decided-by-hand-count?fbclid=IwAR2sSRU7FU3zZ2EpX4Mgqcqn4QN0NNXXhK6ty2PsHVGASxnpu8-ZRYpOUv4
McMahon vetoes Onondaga County redistricting map – Spectrum News
County Executive Ryan McMahon has vetoed a controversial redistricting plan for Onondaga County, according to Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2021/11/23/mcmahon-vetoes-onondaga-county-redistricting-map
Commissioner in a Car: The election is put to bed but County redistricting, not so much.
Today’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about certifying the November general Election. I also discuss what will happen post election over the next few weeks to get ready for 2022. Finally I touch on the veto of the County legislative maps.
Onondaga County district maps headed to court unless McMahon vetoes, lawmaker vows – Syracuse.com
Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic elections commissioner and a member of the redistricting commission, said the division of towns like DeWitt and Geddes into multiple districts is a problem. That’s especially true in light of state legislation adopted this year emphasizing that districts should not “unjustly divide communities of interest. Too many of the newContinue reading “Onondaga County district maps headed to court unless McMahon vetoes, lawmaker vows – Syracuse.com”
My 11/18/21 letter to Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon urging a veto of the proposed legislative maps.
Mr. County Executive, For three years, the people of Onondaga County have been asking for a more transparent and less partisan redistricting process that will result in fair maps. They petitioned the Onondaga County Legislature and City of Syracuse Common Council in 2019 to replace their partisan processes and put citizens in charge of trulyContinue reading “My 11/18/21 letter to Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon urging a veto of the proposed legislative maps.”
Onondaga County absentee votes flip some races, strengthen others – WRVO
“Marcia Ferguson was down on election night, she was down by one vote for town councilor out in Geddes and now she’s the head by 36 [votes],” said Czarny. “So that race flipped.” https://www.wrvo.org/regional-news/2021-11-17/onondaga-county-absentee-votes-flip-some-races-strengthen-others
Onondaga County Board of Elections continues absentee ballot recount – CNYCentral.com
“We had a lot of races that were within the absentee ballot margin, so we had some observers here and that always slows down the process, but we expect to be finished up sometime tomorrow.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/onondaga-county-board-of-elections-continues-absentee-ballot-recount
Commissioner in a Car: The Absentee Counts begin in Onondaga County
As we start day 1 of the Absentee counts I give an update on where some of the close races stand. I also address some races that will likely go to hand recounts on Monday.
Election update: One Onondaga County Legislature race tightens after recount of early votes – Syracuse.com
“Before it was nearly impossible (for Waters) to catch up,’’ said Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic elections commissioner. “Now it’s only unlikely.’’ https://www.syracuse.com/news/2021/11/election-update-one-onondaga-county-legislature-race-tightens-after-recount-of-early-votes.html
Dustin M. Czarny 