One of the great honors of my life is I have been asked to testify frequently at the NYS legislature on improving elections in New York. Occasionally I have submitted testimony to the Onondaga County legislature as well as the Syracuse Common Council. I have collected all my official testimony here as well as links to video when available.
Submitted Testimony to New York State Independent Redistricting Commission
The NYSIRC held a series of public hearings on their draft Assembly plan for New York’s 2024 elections. You can review their draft here. Submitted Testimony to New York State Independent Redistricting Commission. Draft Assembly Maps March 8, 2023 I am submitting testimony today on the NYSIRC draft assembly plans to redraw NYS Assembly districts…
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Supplemental Testimony before The New York State Assembly & New York State Senate
On February 15th I appeared as a panelist on the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Local Government Officials/ General Government. You can see my original testimony here as well as read my prepared remarks. Below is my supplemental testimony to answer questions that were under time constraints at the hearing. Supplemental Testimony before The New…
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2023 Testimony Local Government Officials/ General Government – New York State Budget Public Hearing
I appeared on behalf of the NYS Elections Commissioner Association and my Democratic Caucus of Commissioner to ask for NYS Funding for county Board of Elections as well as capital funding to replace equipment. Members also asked questions on Voter ID, Moving elections to even years, and proper timing of village elections. Enjoy. Written testimony…
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Testimony regarding the County Executive proposed budget for the Onondaga County Board of Elections for 2023
On September 21, 2022 The Onondaga County Board of Elections appeared before the Onondaga County Legislature in our annual budget review. This is our oral presentation. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FCEmWznxUtBWxk4BRScKi Written Testimony Dear Members of the Onondaga County Legislature, The 2023 calendar year will present enormous challenges for the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Our office will see…
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Testimony in front of the Syracuse Common Council on the proposed maps by the Syracuse Redistricting Commission
On August 9, 2022 I spoke to the Syracuse Common Council about the proposed maps delivered to them by the City of Syracuse Redistricting Commission. I urged them to trust the commission and finish this project which would bring changes to our city lines for the first time in over 20 years. See the entire…
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Dustin M. Czarny 