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”

Dustin Czarny Testimony in front of NYS Elections on November 18, 2017

My testimony regarding safeguarding our elections in NY State. Full hearing can be viewed online here: http://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=4403 Prepared Remarks Below TESTMONY TO ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTION LAW SUBCOMMITTE ON ELECTION DAY OPERATIONS AND VOTER DISENFRANCHISEMENT NOVEMBER 9, 2017 9 AM Mr. Chairman and the members of the NYS Assembly Committee.  I want to thankContinue reading “Dustin Czarny Testimony in front of NYS Elections on November 18, 2017”