Commissioner in a Car

Today I sit down with Peggy Chase, the county legislator in District 9 which includes Eastwood, Lincoln Hill an parts of the University. Sedgewick and east side of Syracuse NY.  We talk to this retired nurse about the need to invest in healthcare in this county.  I hope you enjoy.

Today is a quick Commissioner in a car.  I talk about an eventful day at Onondaga County Legislature as it looks like they are rushing the redistricting commission.  I also talk about about the budget Onondaga County Executive has set for the Board of Election (its not much) and the Voter Registration deadline this Friday October 8, 2021

Today i sit down with Ryan Suser Democratic candidate for Onondaga County Legislative district #11.  This district covers most of the Town of Onondaga and a portion of Camillus.  He is a lawyer, father, husband, and champion of Democracy.  I hope you enjoy.  Learn more https://vote-ryan.com/

Today I sit down with Dr. Shanelle Benson-Reid who is running for Onondaga County legislative district 14.  She is a dynamic business owner, educator, and health care professional.  Running in this open seat she has incredible drive and a great story to tell.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I talk to Sydney Szcesniak who is the Democratic Machine Technician for the Onondaga County Board of Elections.  We talk about machine and ballot security and whats it like to wokr in the warehouse.  Also its National Voter Registration day.  Deadline is Ocotber 8th but why wait.  Check your registration and register or update your registration at onvote.net

Today I sit down with Matt Johnson for Onondaga County Legislator candidate for OCL 3 in Cicero/Manlius.  Matt is one of the youngest candidates running for office and a vibrant energetic young man.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with Dr. Sunny Aslam, candidate for Onondaga County Legislature in the 12th district.  This district encompasses the southeast portion of Onondaga County lower parts of Dewitt & Manlius, the towns of Pompey, Fabius, Tully Lafayette, and a small portion of Syracuse.  Dr. Aslam is running against OCL chair David Knapp and has raised a ton of money and interest in his r...

This is my panel's live testimony in front of NYS Senate Elections Committee hearing on BOE Reform.   My written Testimony:  https://dustinczarny.tumblr.com/post/662886000698245120/my-testimony-to-the-nys-senate-elections-committee   Video of my panel's testimony:  https://youtu.be/sc4PuWCzJMk Full Hearing video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikw4OLG2zsc&t=1426s

Today I sit down with Camillus Town Board Candidates Ken Stoneburg - "Stonie" for Camillus Highway Super, Vote Moe Harrington for Camillus Town Board, Christopher Hess, Lauren Hardee-Chase who are running for highway supervisor and Camillus Town Board.  We have a great discussion on transparency and representation and their quest to bring diversity to the Camillus Town Board.  I hope you...

Today I sit down with Election Inspector Coordinator Candace Lockett.  We talk about the opportunities to become an Election Inspector at OCBOE as well as her roles here.  To become an inspector call 315-435-3331 or visit http://onvote.net (originally aired 9/14)

In today's Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Deb Degilio running for Mayor of Solvay along with Brittany Abend, Charles Spataro, and William McVicker for Solvay board.  They have an incredible slate of candidates trying to bring sanity to Solvay village government.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with Marcia Ferguson a former teacher, and Maryanne Grady, a non-profit retiree from the Samaritan Center who are running for Geddes Town Board.  Geddes is one of the towns that recently gained Democratic enrollment advantage and they are looking to have representation on the Town Board.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with Town Supervisor Renee Rotundo, Town Supervisor for Pompey and Bill Lipe candidate for Town Board.  We talk about what its like to run for re-election and election in a town that is traditionally seen as a GOP stronghold and how Democrats have been successful out there.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I talk with out switchboard operator at Onondaga County Board of Elections Marilee Gilmartin.  We talk about being hired weeks before COVID-19 came about, her rise from temp to one of our senior election clerks and how she will be involved in absentee processing going forward.

Today I sit down with the Town of Salina Democratic Candidates for Town Office.  Kathy Zabinski for Town of Salina Supervisor, Tony Lavalle for Town Justice, Duane Maine, Tinza Fitzgerald, and Aaron Buchta for Ward councilors.  It's a full slate in Salina and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Today I sit down with Conner Pringle for Van Buren town Councilor.  He is the only Democrat running for Town office in Van Buren.  He is a lifelong resident and has alot to bring in transparency and new ideas to the board.  I hope you enjoy.

I am not in a Car today but I take a few moments at the end of day 1 of the NYSECA conference to talk to the first woman to lead NYSBOE Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky.  We talk about the changes at the SBOE and her reason for moving up.  Enjoy.

Today I sit down with Friends of Kari Egerbrecht for Clay Town Councilor, David Mariano for the Town of Clay and Nancy Kinnetz chair of Town of Clay Democratic Committee.  We talk about the slate of candidates this fall and the struggles of running in the largest town in Onondaga County.  Enjoy.

Today I sit down with Kevin Rode and Will Stowell who are running for Lysander Town Board.  They talk about why they are running and the need for opposing voices on the Town Board.  I hope you enjoy.

My instant reaction to Governor Hochul's inaugural speech and what this changeover may mean for elections in NY.

In today's Zoom with Czarny I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anthony Brindisi, the Democratic Candidate for the newly created Supreme Court position in the 5th Judicial district in New York.  We talk about his time in congress, the aftermath of last year's race, and why he chose to seek this position this year.  Enjoy.

Today I sit down again with my good friend Audry Kline of the National Vote at Home organization.  We talk about the role mail-in ballots played in 2020, the expansion and subsequent controversies over absentee voting, and the future of New York absentee balloting.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I invited Kim Richards, our polling place coordiantor at Onondaga County Board of Elections to come into the car.  We chat about how choosing polling places in 2020 during a pandemic was problematic, going back into Toomey Abbot, Brighton towers and ross tower Senior centers, and her 18 year career at our board.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with Tammy Sayre who is running for re-election for Marcellus Town Board.  We talk about the challenges of running in a rural town as a Democrat and the accomplishments she has had as well as what she wants to do in the future.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with Jen Schultz for 1st District Common Council in the City of Syracuse.  We talk about being a newcomer and winning her primary in June. We also talk about her plans for the fall election.  I hope you enjoy.