Category Archives: Commissioner in a Car

Today I talk about the October 13th voter registration adress change deadline as well as the October 18th Absentee ballot application deadline and updates on budgeting and redistricting.

Today I talk to Sydney Szcesniak who is the Democratic Machine Technician for the Onondaga County Board of Elections. We talk about machine and ballot security and whats it like to wokr in the warehouse. Also its National Voter Registration day. Deadline is Ocotber 8th but why wait. Check your registration and register or updateContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Meet Sydney Sczesniak”

Today I sit down with Election Inspector Coordinator Candace Lockett. We talk about the opportunities to become an Election Inspector at OCBOE as well as her roles here. To become an inspector call 315-435-3331 or visit onvote.net

Today I talk with out switchboard operator at Onondaga County Board of Elections Marilee Gilmartin. We talk about being hired weeks before COVID-19 came about, her rise from temp to one of our senior election clerks and how she will be involved in absentee processing going forward.

I am not in a Car today but I take a few moments at the end of day 1 of the NYSECA conference to talk to the first woman to lead NYSBOE Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky. We talk about the changes at the SBOE and her reason for moving up. Enjoy.

My instant reaction to Governor Hochul’s inaugural speech and what this changeover may mean for elections in NY.

Today I invited Kim Richards, our polling place coordinator at Onondaga County Board of Elections to come into the car. We chat about how choosing polling places in 2020 during a pandemic was problematic, going back into Toomey Abbot, Brighton towers and ross tower Senior centers, and her 18 year career at our board. IContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Polling Places with Kimberly Richards”

Today I talk about the resignation of Andrew Cuomo as Governor of New York and the transition for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. We have a lot of problems in New York and we need to come together and unite. I also talk about my current road trip to our Epolllbook vendor and how important theseContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Governor Cuomo resigns.”

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.