I was honored to appear as a panelist on the WCNY Program Connect NY on their July 25, 2022 episode on Redistricting. We talked about the downfall of the NY redistricting process and the promise of the Syracuse Redistricting Commission. It was a great discussion and I was honored to be on there and proudContinue reading “Connect NY: Redistricting”
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Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan Onondaga County Legislator Democratic Floor Leader
In this week’s zoom with Czarny I speak to Christopher Ryan, 8th district Onondaga County Legislator, Floor Leader for the Onondaga County Legislature Democrats, and co founder of Fair Maps CNY. We talk about the surprising change in leadership at the Onondaga County Legislature, the progress of the lawsuit against the GOP drawn maps, andContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan Onondaga County Legislator Democratic Floor Leader”
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Syracuse, Onondaga County redistricting efforts face community pushback – The Daily Orange
The city’s commission can serve as the direct inspiration for what Onondaga County should do next, Czarny said. “One good thing we are getting out of this with the county is that we are getting a close look at what we should be doing, which is the Syracuse process, and exactly what we shouldn’t beContinue reading “Syracuse, Onondaga County redistricting efforts face community pushback – The Daily Orange”
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Onondaga County Legislature passes district map that critics call racial gerrymandering – Syracuse.com
“Legislators today voted 9-8 to approve a legislative district map that eliminates Onondaga County’s only majority-Black district, despite last-minute pleas from several community members. Ryan said he was disappointed in the outcome, but “it’s out of our hands now.” He said he’d heard that some groups may be considering litigation.” https://www.syracuse.com/news/2021/12/onondaga-county-legislature-passes-district-map-that-critics-call-racial-gerrymandering.html
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.
Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps
Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I am taking a bit of a diversion this week to delve into the topic dominating our political discussion here, redistricting of the County Legislative districts. OverContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps”
Republicans, Democrats propose another round of district maps after ‘racial gerrymandering’ accusations – Syracuse.com
Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner, said the two proposals by Republicans change the makeup of District 16 to be 44% and 48% Black. The Democrat’s proposed map is 57% Black in that district. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/12/republicans-democrats-propose-another-round-of-district-maps-after-racial-gerrymandering-accusations.html
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.”
McMahon vetoes Onondaga County redistricting map – Spectrum News
County Executive Ryan McMahon has vetoed a controversial redistricting plan for Onondaga County, according to Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2021/11/23/mcmahon-vetoes-onondaga-county-redistricting-map