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

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Zoom with Czarny: Syracuse Redistricting Co-Chairs John Hamblin and Molly Lizzio

Today I sit down with the City Of Syracuse Redistricting commissions John Hamblin and Molly Lizzio. We discuss their placement on the commission and the upcoming process for 2022. There will be plenty of opportunities for the public to be involved until the maps are in place in 2023. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all updates

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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.

Zoom with Czarny: Brianna Lennon of High Turnout Wide Margins

Merry Christmas. In today’s Zoom with Czarny I am honored to speak with Brianna Lennon. She is a CNY native, County Clerk for Boone County Missouri, and the host of the national elections podcast High Turnout Wide Margins, We talk about the difference in NY and MO elections as well as why she started thisContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Brianna Lennon of High Turnout Wide Margins”

Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY

Today I speak with Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York. We talk about what her organization and Let NY Vote will be looking for in election reform in the upcoming session. She also weighs in on the redistricting with Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse as she has been a major proponent ofContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY”

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.

Zoom with Czarny: Jeff Wice on redistricting in NY state and locally.

Zoom with Czarny is back. After a 6 week break for the election I am back with my weekly interview segment. Today I speak Jeff Wice of the NY Law School. Professor Wice is an expert on redistricting and he gives us an update on the NY State redistricting process as well as some thoughtsContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Jeff Wice on redistricting in NY state and locally.”

Commissioner in a Car: The election is put to bed but County redistricting, not so much.

Today’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about certifying the November general Election. I also discuss what will happen post election over the next few weeks to get ready for 2022. Finally I touch on the veto of the County legislative maps.