Category Archives: Testimony

My testimony in front of the NYS Legislature Joint Elections Committee on the June 2020 Primary

Below is my submitted written Testimony for the joint NYS Senate & Assembly Standing Elections Committee Public Hearing for Elections in a Pandemic:  A review of the 2020 Primaries. Above is my appearance before the committee which mainly answers questions for the NYS Senators and Assemblypersons in attendance over Zoom. Testimony before the Joint SenateContinue reading “My testimony in front of the NYS Legislature Joint Elections Committee on the June 2020 Primary”

My letter to lawmakers upon their return to session

Last week Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins announced plans to return to legislative session after Memorial Day weekend.  New York Legislative session is set to end in just a few weeks, but almost two months of session was lost due to the COVID-19 crisis.  I am sharing with you today my letter toContinue reading “My letter to lawmakers upon their return to session”

Testimony in support of NYVRA March 3, 2020

My testimony in front of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Elections in support of the New York State Voting Rights Act For full hearing go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=B_2g4IWnnDk&feature=emb_logo Prepared written remarks below: Testimony before the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Elections Hearing for the New York Voting Right Act, S.7528 (Myrie) Tuesday MarchContinue reading “Testimony in support of NYVRA March 3, 2020”

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”

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”

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”