Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. 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 hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Onondaga County Legislature 4th District”
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Zoom with Czarny: Nyatwa Bullock, Twiggy Billue, and Karen Cordano for Syracuse School Board
Today I sit down with the Democratic candidates for Syracuse School Board: Nyatwa Bullock for Syracuse City School Board Karen Cordano for SCSD Commissioner of Education Billue Campaign for Syracuse City School District We talk about their campaigns and the visions they hope to bring to bring to their general election campaigns and the studentsContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Nyatwa Bullock, Twiggy Billue, and Karen Cordano for Syracuse School Board”
CNY Inspirations: Protecting the dreams of citizens through the right to vote
I agreed to do a 3 part series on inspiration for Interfaith works and syracuse.com. This article is the 2nd of 3 and appeared on syracuse.com here: https://www.syracuse.com/living/2021/08/cny-inspirations-protecting-the-dreams-of-citizens-through-the-right-to-vote.html The practice of democracy is not just a vocation for me, but it is also an inspiration. Becoming a Commissioner of Elections in 2013 was the culmination ofContinue reading “CNY Inspirations: Protecting the dreams of citizens through the right to vote”
CNY Inspirations: Drawing inspiration from a heritage that chose me
I agreed to do a 3 part series on inspiration for Interfaith works and syracuse.com. This article is the first of 3 and appeared on syracuse.com here: https://www.syracuse.com/living/2021/08/cny-inspirations-drawing-inspiration-from-a-heritage-that-chose-me.html When my parents were divorced, I found out the man I always knew as my father was not my biological father. Over the next several years, I struggledContinue reading “CNY Inspirations: Drawing inspiration from a heritage that chose me”
Commissioner in a Car: Meet my executive assistant Allison Wright
Today I invite Allison Wright, my executive assistant, into the car to have a chat about her time with the Board of Elections and how she works every day for voters and candidates. Enjoy.
Zoom with Czarny: Amir Gethers
Today I sit down with Amir Gethers for Common Councilor At-Large. We talk about his primary win, his plan for the general, and what he hopes to bring to Syracuse Common Council. I hope you enjoy.
Wonky Wednesday: Onondaga County Legislative District 3
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. 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 hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Onondaga County Legislative District 3”
Commissioner in a Car: Meet my Deputy Julie Cook
In today’s Commissioner in a Car I start my Meet the Office series. Joining me today is my deputy Julie Cook. We talk about her experience in the office and the work she does on behalf of voters.
Despite primary losses, Onondaga County Democrats look toward finding their best candidate – Spectrum
“I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Nobody wants to lose primaries, but I think getting the best candidate is the best thing for the party…I’m a Democrat and I think that informs voters where my heart will be. However, that being said, the most important thing for me is that high turnoutContinue reading “Despite primary losses, Onondaga County Democrats look toward finding their best candidate – Spectrum”
Zoom with Czarny: Cicero Town Democrats
Today I sit down with the Cicero Democratic Committee candidates for town office, Judy Boyke, Cicero Town Councilor and Joyce Villnave candidate for Town Supervisor as well as Cicero Democratic Chair Nate Riley. We talk about the pertinent issues in Cicero as well as their plan for winning their races. Enjoy.
Dustin M. Czarny 