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.

Commissioner in a Car: The post election process

Today I talk about the many steps in the post election process, from canvassing emergency unscanned ballots, to absentee prep, and ruling on affidavits all leading up to Tuesday’s absentee ballot count. I also remind you about tomorrows 6pm final public hearing on the Onondaga County redistricting plan Enjoy.

Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Day

Polls are open 6am to 9pm Absentees can be requested by hand delivering a note with you name address Date of birth and describing why you need an absentee at Onondaga County Board of Elections and authorizing person to p[ick up absentees. Absentees must be postmarked today or dropped off to any polling place AffidavitContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Day”