Commissioner in a Car

On this week's episode I speak with Mayor Stacy Finney of Liverpool. She was part of the Liverpool Together wave that swept the village last year. One of their promises was to give the village voters a choice to move elections to November, which they will on the village election ballot June 18th. We talk about that and one year as village mayor. Enjoy.

This week's pod I talk about the start of #EarlyVoting in Onondaga County for the June Primary. Democrats throughout our county will select their nominee for Congress, Democrats will also select their nominee for SD 50, Republicans will select their nominee for SD48, and Republicans in Town of Lysander will select their nominee for Town Board. Get early voting and candidate information at onvo...

Today I sit down with Steve Williams, a former federal prosecutor, congressional candidate, and Partner with Smith Sovak. His background gives us great insight into the 34 felony convictions handed down last week to former president Donald Trump. Enjoy. Find out more about Steve here: https://smithsovik.com/attorney/steven-ward-williams/

Today i talk about the June Village Elections on June 18th and the June federal and local primaries on June 25th. Liverpool Village residents will be able to choose for two uncontested village trustees and and a proposition to move village elections to November. Onondaga County Democrats will choose a nominee for congress and in SD 50, and republicans will choose a nominee in sd 48 on June 25th. C...

This week I speak with Ian Phillips who is running for NY Assembly 126th district. This district is in the southern and western portions of Onondaga County and into Auburn and Cayuga County. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy. Find more about Ian here: https://www.ianforcny.com/about

Today was the last day to file independent nominating petitions in Onondaga County and New York State. We had filings for US President, United States Senate, NY Congressional district 22, Assembly District 127, and Village of Fayetteville. I go over the candidates and some surprising wrinkles. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with Tom Speaker of Re-invent Albany. This good government group is focused on transparency in Albany as well as campaign finance and election administration. As legislative director we talk about Tom's work to move Albany into the light. Enjoy.

In a special Monday edition I talk about the annual school district elections happening tomorrow. Every school district will be running an election on Tuesday May 21, 2024, except the City of Syracuse which holds them in odd years in November. BOEs don't run the elections for school districts so contact the school districts for further information. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with Ben Weinberg of Citizens Union. We talk about the move to have elections for many offices on even years. A recently introduced amendment will move cities and judges around 2030. We will talk about the implications and next steps.

In this week's Commission in the car I talk about the new pieces of litigation that dropped over last week regarding absentee ballots and the legislation I am hoping Albany will pass before the end of session I also talk about absentees b3ing sent out for th3 Jine primary. Enjoy.

In this week's Zoom with Czarny I visit with our resident SCOTUS expert, Syracuse University Professor Tom Keck. We talk about the rulings we have gotten, the arguments we have heard, and the rulings to come later in June. Enjoy.

This week I talk to Vote Emily Essi the new Office of the Onondaga County Clerk. We talk about her first few months in office and all her plans she has started. We also talk about what its like to go from a private citizen to a public official. Enjoy.

This week I preview the June primary races in Onondaga County. Democrats throughout the county will have choices, Republicans in about half the county, and a smattering of conservative voters. Check it out.

This week I sit down with Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole. In our annual chat we talk about the state of Onondaga County. As the top elected Democrat we talk about his goals for his second term. Enjoy.

In this week's edition I talk about the Poll Book Replacement Grant ($14.7m), Postage Grant ($7.7m) and Aid to Localities ($5m). for local county boards and funding for the Public Campaign Finance System and NY Voting database in the 24-25 NY budget. Enjoy.

This week's Zoom with Czarny I interview Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion about his first 100 days in office. We talk about his vision to use his position to better the City of Syracuse and change how people think of the City Auditor. It is a day late so we could get some NYS budget news for elections as well. Enjoy.

This week I do updates on petition challenges that might effect the 2024 June primary for SD 50 and CD 22. I also talk about rumors of what is in the NYS budget for elections. As always go to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.

This week I speak with Karen Wharton of Citizen Action of New York. We have a great conversation about the work she is doing centered around the new public campaign finance system and other initiatives in New York. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the end of the designating petition filing window. We know we have Democratic primaries in NY 22 and SSD 50 and GOP primaries in SD 48. I also go into what are the competitive races for this fall's elections as well. Enjoy.

ZWC is back! After a brief hiatus I talk with Joanna Zdanys of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law. We talk about the new public campaign finance system in New York. Enjoy.

This week I talk about Election Day for the Presidential Primary that is tomorrow. Polls are open 6am to 9pm. I also talk about the petition filing week that started today! Go to onvote.net for all information.

This week I wrap up the village elections in Baldwinsville Fayetteville and Minoa. I also talk about Early Voting in the Presidential Primary. I also address why we are still having a primary and why the blank ballot movement may not be recorded on Election Night. Enjoy.

This week I preview the village elections that are Tuesday March 19, 2023 in Onondaga County. I also talk about the start of Early Voting for the Presidential Primary that is this Saturday March 23, 2024. Find all information at onvote.net.

This week I interview the Brighter Baldwinsville candidates for the village elections on March 19th. Donna Freylue, Jim Miller , and Brian Burmeister are running for village board. We also talk about the dueling proposals to move village elections to either June or November. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the budget process in New York as we await one house budgets from the Assembly and NY Senate, and what might await local boards of elections in those bills. I also talk about the upcoming village elections on March 19th in Fayetteville, Minoa, Marcellus, Baldwinsville, and Fabius. Enjoy.