Commissioner in a Car

This week I talk about the decision that will make the Onondaga County Legislature draw new maps for 2025. I go over the history of how we got here and what Democrats on the legislature hope will lead to fair maps in the future. Enjoy.

On September 20, 2024 Commissioner Sardo and myself presented testimony to the Onondaga County Legislature Ways and Means Committee on the proposed 2025 County executive budget for Onondaga County. Written testimony can be found at https://dustinczarny.com/2024/09/24/budget-presentation-onondaga-county-legislature-on-proposed-2025-county-executive-budget/

This week I sit down with Dave Capria who is running for a to fill vacancy Town Board seat in the Town of Clay. The Town of clay is the biggest town in Onondaga County and he is running to become the only Democrat on the town board. Enjoy.

Today I talk about the ERA amendment, prop 1, that will appear on the back of every voters ballots this fall. I talk about how proposition's go on the ballot, the fight over the language of this amendment, and what the amendment means. I also briefly touch on the national voter registration day and how you can still register to vote. Enjoy.

This week I talk to Christina El-Bayadi. She is running for the newly created 5th Family Court seat in Onondaga County. Democrats have had alot of success county wide and specially in the judiciary the last few years. She hopes to become our next Family Court judge. Enjoy.

I am running for re-election at the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for my post as Commissioner of the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Thus I thought I would spend some time talking about how the bi-partisan boards of elections in NY and how we administer every election in NY. Enjoy.

Its time for my annual chat with Mark Spadafore of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council. We talk about the state of labor in Central New York We also talk about the big wins for labor in the primary and how they hope to catapult that into wins in the General election. Enjoy.

I had the chance to visit Hamilton College yesterday with my good friend Kyra Mendez of the center for Tech and Civic Life. This is an opportunity to sit down and have a quick conversation about election administration and the private side of supporting election administrators across America. I hope you enjoy

In my first Czarny Seminar of 2024 I cover the topic of registering to vote in New York. I go over how to register to vote online and in person. All deadlines are covered for this year's Presidential election and next year's primary. Go to onvote.net to check your registration and register or update your voter registration online today.

This week I talk about the new ruling on vote by mail ballots, this time on canvassing requirements and how the ERA wording is coming along with a ruling on that as well. I also touch on how RFK's departure from the race is effecting his appeal here in NY (it isnt!). Enjoy.

Today I talk about the Court of Appeals ruling upholding Early Vote by Mail that has been in place this year. This is the end of the road for the GOP lawsuit and this new option for voters is here to stay. Also the Democratic National convention is ongoing and i recap the unique nature of this convention. Enjoy.

In this weeks episode I sit down with Senator Rachel May. She represents the 48th Senate district representing Syracuse, The western and southern towns in Onondaga County and all of Cayuga County including Auburn. We talk about her time on the Senate and her re-election campaign. Enjoy.

This week I am pulling a little of an audible and addressing the new ruling by NYS Supreme Court that RFK Jr. will not appear on the ballot for President. I read from the ruling and detail why I think this is a significant ruling if upheld, beyond the electoral chances of RFK Jr. himself. Enjoy. This week I am pulling a little of an audible and addressing the new ruling by NYS Supreme Court that R...

This week I sit down with Chris Ryan. Chris is the current Onondaga County legislature minority leader and sitting 7th district legislature. He is the Democratic and Working Families candidate for NYS Senate district 50. This is poised to be one of the most competitive seats in NYS. Enjoy.

Today I talk to you from the NYSECA summer Conference, So a little Commissioner from a conference action. I give my first instant reaction to the strength of he Tim Walz pick and the way he will get on the ballot in all 50 states. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with Al Stirpe, longtime assemblyperson of the 127th Assembly District. he is running for re-election again this year to represent Clay, Cicero, Manlius and Cazenovia. We talk about some of the success in this year's legislative session and unachieved goals to work toward in the future. Enjoy. Find out more about Al at https://alstirpe.org/

This week I talk about the races on the November ballot, that are not President. We have a ton of races on the ballot this year in Onondaga County and beyond. I preview which races are competitive and you might have choices on this November. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the surprise, kind of, decision of President Joe Biden to not run in 2024. Also the surprising consolidation of the Democratic Party around now presumptive nominee Kamala Harris. I also talk about why there is little to no legal peril for this move and the way forward from here. Enjoy.

My favorite guest comes back on the podcast for my least favorite subject, how the SCOTUS conservative majority is destroying the fabric of law in our country. SU professor and local SCOTUS expert Tom Keck comes on to talk about the rulings at the end of this SCOTUS sitting. Enjoy (maybe.)

This week's pod I talk about the RNC and DNC and the roles national conventions have in placing candidates on the Ballot. I also talk about the legitimate reasons why the DNC may be having a virtual role call in early August ahead of their convention. Finally I touch on the shooting this weekend. Enjoy.

This week I review the post election process that led to the finishing of the hand count today and certifying the 2024 June Primary. I also comment on the ongoing debate on the candidacy of President Joe Biden. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the completion of the post election canvass for the June primary. I outline the next steps including hand-counts for 7 different elections that will happen next week. I also comment on the continued debate over whether President Biden will stay in the race. Enjoy.

In this week's Commissioner in a Car I talk about the fallout from the June 25th Primary election. Which races are close, which are not, and which may have to go to a handcount. I also react to the Presidential debate last night and what might come next there.

Today I give all the important information for the June 25th primary happening tomorrow 6am to 9pm. I also talk about the errant text messages sent around NY state and why voters should get information from trusted sources, like Onondaga County Board of Elections. Visit onvote.net or call 315-435-VOTE for polling place, voter registration or other election information.

Today I talk to about the Village of Liverpool election on June 18th. There is a proposition on the ballot to move the elections to November as well as two unopposed village trustee positions. I also give an update on #earlyvoting for the June Federal and local primary. Enjoy.