This past November the citizens of New York turned out in record numbers to reform and reshape New York state government. Driving many to the polls was an effort to change our antiquated election system in New York state. Often these reforms were blocked by the GOP leadership in the state Senate. The voters rebelledContinue reading “NY voters have spoken on election reforms”
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Testimony before NY Senate and Assembly Early Voting Hearing 11/20/19
My testimony before the NY State Senate and Assembly joint Elections Committee hearing on Early Voting. I gave testimony about continuing NYS funding and ways to remove impediments to expanding Early Voting sites. You can see the full testimony of all witnesses here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-_koPu0NH8 Prepared Remarks Below Testimony before the Joint Committee meeting of TheContinue reading “Testimony before NY Senate and Assembly Early Voting Hearing 11/20/19”
NY legislative session begins, ends with historic election reform
The 2019 session of the New York State Legislature has now come to a close. The new unified Democratic government led by Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, promised swift and substantial actions on long-dormant election reforms. They delivered on that promise with the most consequentialContinue reading “NY legislative session begins, ends with historic election reform”
Testimony in front of NYS Senate Elections Committee on AVR
My testimony in front of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Elections in favor of Automatic Voter Registration. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/898917260442311/ You can see the entire hearing here: Prepared Remarks Testimony before The New York State Senate Standing Committee on Elections Thursday May 30, 2019 1pm Dustin M. Czarny, NYSECA Democratic Caucus Chair Thank you for lettingContinue reading “Testimony in front of NYS Senate Elections Committee on AVR”
Dustin Czarny remarks to the Syracuse Common Council on Non-Partisan Independent redistricting.
Onondaga County Elections Commissioner (D) and NYSECA Democratic Caucus Chair Dustin M. Czarny’s remarks to the City of Syracuse. Commissioner Czarny testified in favor of Syracuse adopting a charter change to enact Non-Partisan Independent Redistricting. This will be voted on June 3rd, 2019 at noon. Join us at the Syracuse Common Council Chambers at CityContinue reading “Dustin Czarny remarks to the Syracuse Common Council on Non-Partisan Independent redistricting.”
Joint Budget Hearing Testimony on Early Voting and Pollbooks 2/11/19
My testimony in front of the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Joint Budget Hearing on February 11, 2019. I testify about the need to fully fund #EarlyVoting and #EPollBooks so all counties can equally experience the full transformative experience of this vital Election Reform. Prepared Remarks Below Testimony before The New York State Assembly &Continue reading “Joint Budget Hearing Testimony on Early Voting and Pollbooks 2/11/19”
NYS Legislature must make voting reform job one
This past November, the citizens of New York turned out in record numbers to reform and reshape New York state government. Driving many voters to the polls was an effort to change our antiquated election system in New York state. Often these reforms were blocked by the Republican Party leadership in the New York stateContinue reading “NYS Legislature must make voting reform job one”
November 15, 2018 Testimony at NYS Assembly Election Law
My testimony on November 15, 2018 in front of the NYS Assembly Election Law Committee on Improving Opportunities to Vote in New York State. I advocate for Early Voting, Automatic Voter Registration, Same Day Registration, Removing the polling place barrier for affidavit ballots, No-Excuse Absentees, and Reducing the party change sequester to 90 days. YouContinue reading “November 15, 2018 Testimony at NYS Assembly Election Law”
It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting
Earlier this year, the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association formally endorsed Early Voting in New York state. The support for this voting reform was nearly unanimous within our caucus. The time is now for New York state to enact this vital reform. For five years, New York has remained inContinue reading “It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting”
Appearing before Syracuse Common Council in support of Early Voting
Today I had the pleasure of talking about Early Voting in front of the Syracuse Common Council. They have a resolution to support it and other Electoral Reforms up for a vote on Monday. I am hopeful Syracuse will add its voice to support Early Voting in NYS. Thank you Councilor Latoya Allen for pushingContinue reading “Appearing before Syracuse Common Council in support of Early Voting”
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