Let’s talk more about what Blue Onondaga means. As a result of Tuesday’s elections Democrats now control a significant portion of Onondaga County governmental units. here is where we stand: Onondaga County Legislature Democrats now control 10-7. This is in addition to holding county wide offices County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Comptroller. City ofContinue reading “Changes Coming to Onondaga County”
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Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy
Over the past two months the Onondaga County Board of Elections has been grappling with the residency of Thomas Valerino the Republican and Conservative candidate for the office of Mayor for the Village of Liverpool. There was a voter registration challenge to his registration at 300 Tulip St. and a challenge to his nomination byContinue reading “Liverpool Mayor Residency Controversy”
Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.
There has been a good deal of discourse around voter turnout in the City of Syracuse mayoral primary. So lets look at the facts as they stand according to data from the Onondaga County Board of Elections: Number of Democrats eligible 39051 Number of Democrats who have voted 7792 Estimated turnout 19.95% This will growContinue reading “Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.”
4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law
For the last several; months I have been involved with litigation for the so-called Even Year Election law that moves many local offices to even year elections from odd years. Onondaga County named me in a defendant to this law and my attorney worked with the NY State Attorney General Office to defend the law.Continue reading “4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law”
My Speech at Hands Off Rally
I was honored to speak at the Hands Off Rally in Syracuse on April 5, 2024. Over 2k people came down to hear a variety of speakers stand up to federal over reach and our fellow citizens. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Thoughts on President Trump’s 3/25/25 Executive order on Elections
A few thoughts this morning on the President’s executive order on elections. Some caveats, I am not a lawyer, but I have read up extensively on this to prepare. I also am collecting some thoughts for a Commissioner in a Car on Monday. Let’s start with what this order isn’t. It isn’t the SAVE act. Continue reading “Thoughts on President Trump’s 3/25/25 Executive order on Elections”
Help support the Onondaga County Legislature Democrats in the next phase of this fight for Fair Maps.
YToday is my 52nd birthday. We got some pretty big news this week about the gerrymandered maps of the Onondaga County Legislature having to be redrawn. It was an early birthday present for sure. When I ran for commissioner in 2012 it was a direct response to the gerrymandered maps from 2011 and the lackContinue reading “Help support the Onondaga County Legislature Democrats in the next phase of this fight for Fair Maps.”
Victory in Onondaga County Redistricting fight….but the battle continues
On September 24th Legislator Chris Ryan announced victory n the Onondaga County redistricting lawsuit. New maps are ordered for the 2025 elections. I was proud to work on this lawsuit and stand with my fellow democrats on it. Original Lawsuit press conference page from 2022 Direct link to all filings on lawsuit Media Coverage OnondagaContinue reading “Victory in Onondaga County Redistricting fight….but the battle continues”
OCDC Reorganizational meeting 9/18/2024
I was nominated for my another term as Onondaga County Elections Commissioner (D) on 9/18/24. Above is my remarks accepting the nomination. Below is my letter to OCDC committee members asking for their support for another two years. Dear Onondaga County Democrats, In 2012 the Onondaga County Democratic Committee gave me one of the honorsContinue reading “OCDC Reorganizational meeting 9/18/2024”
Can Trump vote in November after his conviction?
I have seen a great deal of chatter on whether Donald Trump can or cannot vote now that he has been convicted. I have done a bit of research and talked to a few trusted colleagues, and this is what I have produced. In short, yes, he can until or unless he is actually incarcerated.Continue reading “Can Trump vote in November after his conviction?”
Dustin M. Czarny 