Today I speak with Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York. We talk about what her organization and Let NY Vote will be looking for in election reform in the upcoming session. She also weighs in on the redistricting with Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse as she has been a major proponent ofContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY”
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Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps
Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I am taking a bit of a diversion this week to delve into the topic dominating our political discussion here, redistricting of the County Legislative districts. OverContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps”
Commissioner in a Car: Last chance for election legislation
Today I talk about 4 pieces of legislation called up last week to protect and enhance absentee voting, expand Early Voting, and mandate online portal and tracking systems for absentees. I also address the maps being considered in the Onondaga County redistricting process.
Republicans, Democrats propose another round of district maps after ‘racial gerrymandering’ accusations – Syracuse.com
Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner, said the two proposals by Republicans change the makeup of District 16 to be 44% and 48% Black. The Democrat’s proposed map is 57% Black in that district. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/12/republicans-democrats-propose-another-round-of-district-maps-after-racial-gerrymandering-accusations.html
Zoom with Czarny: Jeff Wice on redistricting in NY state and locally.
Zoom with Czarny is back. After a 6 week break for the election I am back with my weekly interview segment. Today I speak Jeff Wice of the NY Law School. Professor Wice is an expert on redistricting and he gives us an update on the NY State redistricting process as well as some thoughtsContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Jeff Wice on redistricting in NY state and locally.”
Wonky Wednesday: Onondaga County November General Election Turnout Data.
Welcome back to #WonkyWednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I have been on a two-month hiatus as the November general election required my undivided attention. However, I will be starting this series anew and the nextContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Onondaga County November General Election Turnout Data.”
Commissioner in a Car: Getting ready for 2022
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!
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.
Dustin M. Czarny 