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Democratic election commission Dustin Czarny said advance notice will be required. “You put in a request to your employer at least 10 days before and no later than 2 days before the election you need to ask time off from your employer to be able to for the purpose of voting,” Czarny said. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/neighbors-react-to-having-paid-time-off-to-vote

“If you need help, get help, and get yourself out of the situation that woman was incredibly brave to get out of the situation that she was getting out of, and taking care of her children and thats something that stuck with me,” Czarny said. Czarny did end up refunding the woman for her rideContinue reading “Syracuse part-time Uber driver brings domestic violence victim to safety – WSYR9”

“Czarny said he doesn’t think weather will be a big issue. After all, this is Central New York. People are used to it.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2019/02/political-petitioning-starts-today-heres-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters.html

Despite roughly 10,000 refugees in Syracuse, not one has ever been elected to local office. Dustin Czarny, a Democratic election commissioner, said, to his knowledge, no refugee has ever even received a major party nomination for a seat in local government. “I can’t think of any New American who’s ever been a serious candidate forContinue reading “Record number of refugees seek elected office in Syracuse this year – Syracuse.com”

The number of polling locations will also raise costs for counties. Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner in Onondaga County, said they are planning to have at least five early voting polling sites. https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/a-lot-of-decisions-to-make-ny-election-boards-prepare-for-early-voting/article_ad7eb0a7-0a85-58d1-be77-bd23a198cd9a.html

“Czarny said state aid can help counties identify polling locations for early voting, pay inspectors and purchase electronic poll books. “The state and its leaders have a vested interest in making sure that this high-profile reform gets the proper funding so we can reach our full potential,” Czarny said. “

“NY State leaders should be applauded for the dramatic reforms they have initiated to our electoral landscape. The budget should reflect the need to invest in our Democracy by funding these reforms and easing the burden on the Counties that host our Boards of Elections. Funding for initial capital and ongoing expenses is necessary forContinue reading “Piper Perabo + Experts Push for $$$ for Early Voting in NYS Budget – readMedia”

Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny says having one, instead of two primaries will save Onondaga County $174,000. “Some of these voting reforms are going to cost money,” Czarny said. “Some of these voting reforms are going to save money. But we believe all of them put together will increase participation and that’s theContinue reading “Central NY Republicans say voting reforms are costly, could disenfranchise voters – WRVO”

“We urge both the Legislature and the governor to fulfill their promise to provide state funding for these reforms, especially early voting, so boards of elections will have the resources to fully enact these reforms so their maximum potential to transform New York’s electoral landscape can be reached,” Czarny said. https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/coalition-to-cuomo-add-funds-for-early-voting-to-ny/article_63487a40-3bfc-5c33-ba00-190b48adf63b.html?

“We are excited that the New York State Legislature acted quickly to enact significant Election Reform early in 2019 so we can bring these reforms to New Yorkers as soon as possible. We are also pleased the Governor has highlighted these reforms as a priority for his 100 Days Justice Agenda. We urge both theContinue reading “Governor Must Fund Early Voting in the Budget – Let NY Vote”