In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I take on what Boards of Elections have to do over the next two weeks to get ready for redistricting. I also talk about the state of New York redistricting and what lawsuits are out there, and which ones are not and what it means for the MarchContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The state of Redistricting in NY and what Board of Elections have to do now.”
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Commissioner in a Car: NYS Redistricting: Congressional Maps drop.
Today I talk about the congressional maps that just dropped in New York State. I talk about the new district that I am nicknaming the Center City district encompassing all of Onondaga County and portions of Schuyler, Ontario, Cayuga, Madison, Tompkins, and Cortland County. This unites the cities of Syracuse, Oneida, Auburn, Geneva, Ithaca, andContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: NYS Redistricting: Congressional Maps drop.”
Commissioner in a Car: Absentee pandemic excuse good for 2022.
In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about Governor Hochul signing legislation to extend pandemic excuse absentee balloting. I also talk about her executive budget and what it means for elections. Finally I remark on the news today that the NYS Redistricting Commission cant come to a consensus and thus the NYS legislatureContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Absentee pandemic excuse good for 2022.”
Commission in a Car: John Katko is out, Remembering MLK Jr.
Today I speak about John Katko’s somewhat surprising announcement last week he would not seek re-election. I also reflect on Martin Luther King Jr, his legacy, and why the Senate should honor him by passing voting rights tomorrow. Enjoy. Subscribe to get all updates on election news and content on dustinczarny.com
Commissioner in a car: Dave Harding mobile custodian and Friend of the pod.
Today I talk to Dave Harding one of my part time mobile custodians at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. We talk abotu his job and what it entails as well as some of the challenges he has faced over the last few years. Check it out. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all updates
Commissioner in a Car: Starting off the year with a bang edition.
Today I talk about the offices up in 2022 in the Governor/Federal election. I also talk about the state redistricting process now that they have failed come to come up with consensus districts. Finally I comment on the surprising change in chairmanship of the County Legislature. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com to get updates
Commissioner in a Car: Last hearing for Onondaga County redistricting and an recap of 2021.
In today’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about the upcoming hearing for redistricting in Onondaga County Wednesday at 11:30am. I also do an informal recap of 2021 and some of the challenges Onondaga County Board of elections faced throughout the year.
Commissioner in a Car: County Redistricting GOP maps pass…now what?
Today I talk about the passage of the GOP maps for Onondaga County legislature and prepare us for the road ahead. We are also waiting on 4 bill from Governor Hochul which have to be signed tomorrow. Enjoy.
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.
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!
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