Commissioner in a Car

This week's Commissioner in A Car I talk about the first part of our voting machine replacement project, the removal of our existing fleet of Dominion Image Cast voting machines. I talk a bit about the process in preparation for new machines next week.

This week I sit down with Justin Polly & Noelle Clarry Relles Candidates for for Town of Onondaga Town Board about their campaigns. They also talk about how the Town of Onondaga Democrats are trying to bring competition and diversity to this purple town. I also talk briefly about the indictments of former President Trump and the certification of New Equipment for the OCBOE. Links Justin Polly...

Today starts New Machine Month at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I talk today about the beginning of our hopeful change over to a new voting system, the path to certification of new voting systems at the NYS Board of Elections. Check in weekly for our progress.

This week I sit down with the Town of Manlius Democratic Town slate. We talk about what its like to flip a red town to blue, and hold it. Give them a follow here: Manlius Democrats https://www.facebook.com/ManliusDems @ManliusDems https://manliusdemocrats.org/about/candidates/ Prerna Deer Twitter: @prerna_quincy John Deer, Manlius Town Supervisor https://www.facebook.com/DeerForManlius Twitter: @J...

I talked about my trip last week to represent New York in the local leadership council for the Elections Assistance Commission. It was a good trip with a lot of learning from the brightest election minds in the United States as well as the history of the EAC and the many ways they help voters throughout the United States.

This week I sit down with Carrie Wood who is running for Onondaga County Legislature 10th district. We talk about what its like to be a first time candidate in what is historically one of the most competitive districts in the county. We also talk aquarium, transparency, and her vision for her district. Enjoy. Facebook:  Carrie Wood for Onondaga County Legislator Instagram:  CarrieWood4CountyLeg Li...

This week I sit down with recent primary winner Elect Maurice Brown. He is the Democratic nominee for OCL 15 inside the City of Syracuse. We talk about campaigning as a candidate for the first time and issues facing Onondaga County. Find Mo here: www.electmauricebrown.com @MoBreezy213 - Twitter @electmauricebrown - Instagram Elect Maurice Brown - Facebook

I talk about what happened in the last week, how the close races ended up not being handcounts. I also talk about where to find certified results and what is to come this summer at the OCBOE. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with one of my favorite guests, Tom Keck of Syracuse University and CNY Solidarity. Professor Keck is one of the foremost area expert on the Supreme Court. We talk about the controversial decisions from the last term as well as some of the ethical scandals surrounding the court. Enjoy.

I go over the 23 pieces of legislation relating to elections that was passed by both houses in the 2023 Legislative session. & of which already signed by the Governor, another 16 awaiting her signature. I also give an update on the 2023 June primary and my thoughts on creating our more perfect union which started with the Declaration of Independence that we celebrate today. Enjoy.

Democratic primaries in Syracuse, GOP primaries in Salina and Pompey, and Conservative primaries county wide. Check your polling place, registration and get more information at onvote.net

In this week's episode I talk about the village elections scheduled for June 20, 2023 in Liverpool and North Syracuse. I also give an update on Early Voting for the June 27th Primary.

#earlyvoting for the June 27th primary starts this weekend. You can register to vote and vote by affidavit on the same day only on Saturday June 17, 2023. Go to onvote.net to get all information to vote in this June 27th primary.

Day 3 of my Issue One DC trip. Congressional and Srnat meetings were the order of the day Wednesday. Enjoy.

Day 2 of @issueonereform Faces of Democracy week. Our morning was filled with internal meetings where bi partisan officials discussed our agreed upon principles and plan for action over the next few days. I participated in meetings with high level staff at Department of Justice and the White House at the old executive office building. Great full day.

A quick update on my trip to DC for Issue One. I handsome time to walk-around the city and did a video interview with Washington Post that will air next week. Enjoy.

Today I sit down with Liverpool Together. Stacy Finney for Liverpool Mayor & Rachel Ciotti and Melissa Cassidy running for Liverpool Village trustee. These Democrats are contesting the Liverpool village elections for the first time in twenty years. Enjoy! Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092671784688 Contribute here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/salina-democrat...

This week I talk about the end of independent nominating petitions. I go over what this petition does and how it lets people get on the ballot. I also talk about the trend of political parties using the independent nominating process to get second lines or roll up lines on the ballot. Find the list of independent petitions here: http://www.ongov.net/elections/filings.html

This week I sit down with the Lysander Democratic Committee candidates Kevin Rode for Lysander Supervisor, Will Stowell for Town Board, and Ken Christopher for Lysander Town Justice. We talk about running for office in a traditionally red town as well as their vision for Lysander. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the process for acquiring new voting machines at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I also talk about my final educational day in Albany and the push for some last minute voting legislation.

In this seminar I go over all the rules and regulations around voting by absentee in 2023 with a focus on the upcoming June Primary. you can apply for an absentee ballot by visiting onvote.net.

I talk this week about the new Family Court seats that are opening up because of retirements. These candidates for these seats are chosen by the parties not voters through the primary because of the late date of the retirement. For more information on how late vacancies play havoc on our political season read my #weeklywonk from last year https://dustinczarny.com/2022/07/04/sunday-thoughts-the-tan...

The annual mailcheck cards are here. I am urging you to #keepthecard. It has all kinds of useful information on it. Polling Place, representation, election information, and barcodes for fast check in at the polls.

Today I talk about the top 6 legislative priorities for the NYSECA Democratic Caucus and the efforts to pass this legislation before session ends next month. Here is a link to our letter outlining them here: https://dustinczarny.com/2023/05/08/nyseca-democratic-caucus-top-legislative-priorities-for-the-remainder-of-the-2023-session/

In this week's Zoom with Czarny, I sit down with Blake Carter. Blake is a CNY native and is running for the Onondaga County Legislature District 6, which includes Skaneateles, Spafford, Marcellus and parts of Camillus. He is a long-time political activist and first-time candidate. Enjoy. Learn more here: https://www.voteforblakecarter.com/