Tonight my friends and colleagues on the Onondaga County Democratic Committee nominated me for another 2 year term as Democratic Elections Commissioner of Onondaga County. This will be my 8th term since first being nominated in 2012 and serving since January 1, 2013. It is one of the great honors of my life to beContinue reading “Statement on being nominated by the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for an 8th term”
Category Archives: Writings
2024 Onondaga County Budget Testimony
My co commissioner and I testified at the September 23, 2026 Ways and Means to discuss the 2027 budget. Our remarks start at the 54 minute mark. I have also included the slide show given to the legislature. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.
How the Dueling Propositions in Onondaga County for term limits will work.
Here it is! The dueling propositions for Term limits on the ballot for this General Election. You can vote yes on both if you want term limits and don’t care the length. If you prefer either 12 or 16 you can vote yes on one of them and vote no on the other. Or ifContinue reading “How the Dueling Propositions in Onondaga County for term limits will work.”
Leadership Beyond the Borders of Onondaga County
Dear Democratic Committee Members, Ballots are about to be mailed by the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for our reorganizational meeting on October 1st. As a reminder, voting in the two contested races—Commissioner of Elections and Secretary—must be done by mail. Ballots must be returned to OCDC by September 28th. Because of possible mail delays, IContinue reading “Leadership Beyond the Borders of Onondaga County”
Standing up for voters has been my life’s work. This week shows why
I wanted to write to you today because several major news stories came to the forefront this week. In fact, this has been one of the busiest and most consequential weeks of my career. It showcases the need for continued vigilance in safeguarding our voters and ensuring their voices are heard. Sometimes that responsibility fallsContinue reading “Standing up for voters has been my life’s work. This week shows why”
Statement on today’s resolution on Term Limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller to be placed on the 2026 ballot.
Today I am pleased to report that all parties have agreed to a deal that will let voters decide on term limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller. Most importantly voters will get a choice on the ballot this year. I am proud of the leadership of Nicole Watts and the County Legislature forContinue reading “Statement on today’s resolution on Term Limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller to be placed on the 2026 ballot.”
Onondaga County Legislature Public Safety Committee August 18, 2026
I was honored to testify today at the Onondaga County Legislature on behalf of Legislator Block’s resolution to keep ICE and other law enforcement away from polling places today starting at the 41:30 minute mark. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content updates and election news
Statement by Commissioner Czarny on filing of Order to Show Cause regarding the proposed Term Limits Resolution for the November 2026 ballot.
Today I filed a request for an Order to Show Cause asking the court to resolve whether the resolution establishing term limits for the Onondaga County Executive and County Comptroller should appear on the November ballot. I do not take this action lightly. This is an unprecedented situation, and after consulting with my legal counsel, I concludedContinue reading “Statement by Commissioner Czarny on filing of Order to Show Cause regarding the proposed Term Limits Resolution for the November 2026 ballot.”
2026 Re-Election Letter
(Every two years I ask the Onondaga County Democratic Committee to honor me with their nomination to continue to serve as Elections Commissioner (D) of Onondaga County. There are nearly 500 committee members so to allow them the opportunity to see this letter and interact with me, but also for the sake of transparency IContinue reading “2026 Re-Election Letter”
The Weekly Wonk: The town of Cicero 2026
Welcome back to the #WeeklyWonk, my weekly article on Dustinczarny.com exploring election statistics and data. Each week, I examine a political subdivision with a competitive election this fall and analyze its voter registration, election results, and other relevant data. The goal is to help readers better understand the stories behind election outcomes across our homeContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The town of Cicero 2026”
