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President on a Porch meets Commissioner in a Car. I appear on the GSLC President on a Porch series to discuss the 2020 Election. https://www.facebook.com/124004197634725/videos/338257990594308

Commissioners Sardo and Czarny appeared on Thursday Morning Roundtable this morning talking about how COVID has changed elections and all the deadlines for this year. Check it out: https://video.syr.edu/media/t/1_l5ju4hsh/184051671

I appeared on Capital Tonight to talk about our application for private grants and how we are funding elections in New York State in my role of Onondaga County Commissioner and NYSECA Democratic Caucus Chair. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/capital-tonight/2020/09/15/onondaga-county-elections-commissioner—we-will-overturn-every-rock-that-we-can-#

This year’s elections will be like no other as the fight against COVID-19 continues on. We talked with Dustin Czarny, Democratic Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County, about National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and the preparations that are being taken to protect these workers.

Discussion on voting in Onondaga County during Covid-19 pandemic https://www.localsyr.com/news/newsmakers/newsmakers-what-voting-will-look-like-during-a-pandemic/

I was on WCNY The Capitol Pressroom debating the benefits of #AVR coming to New York. I thought it was a great discussion. Check it out.

Hosted by Public Citizen, Secure Our Vote coalition & DailyKos · How COVID-19 is impacting our elections · How your local election official can help protect our vote · How to help your election official by offering partnership, aid with recruiting election workers to keep polling locations open, and support for their push for electionContinue reading “Building Relationships with your Election Officials – Public Citizen”

On this episode, I speak with Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Democratic Commissioner of Elections. We discuss the challenges of having elections in the middle of the Covid crisis, and what you need to know about voting moving forward. We also discuss the general health of our democracy, and the past, present and future of theContinue reading “Salt City Grind Episode 5 Dustin Czarny, Democratic Commissioner”

Can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic? In June, New York State will hold primary and special elections. November is, of course, the general election. The pandemic means there will be voting from home, voting by mail, and new ways of trying to get out the vote. But will voting be truly accessible toContinue reading “Connections: How can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic? – WXXI”

Amid COVID-19 concerns, the Governor took action to allow more New Yorkers to vote by mail in June’s primaries and general elections. Dustin Czarny, Democratic Commissioner of the Onondaga County Board of Elections, explained what needs to happen to implement this change and the resources needed from the state and federal governments.