DA Seeks Removal of Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Under State Public Officers Law

Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans. Photo by Denise Batiste

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has filed a petition to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office, citing alleged misconduct under a seldom-used section of New York State law.

The petition, submitted Wednesday to the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court’s Fourth Judicial Department, invokes Public Officers Law §36, which allows for the removal of local officials—including town supervisors—for malfeasance, misconduct, or incompetence.

The move follows a referral from both the Irondequoit Town Board and the Irondequoit Police Department. Doorley’s office stated that it reviewed the findings and conducted an independent investigation before deciding that a §36 petition was “the most appropriate action at this time.”

Under §36, the Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, or any municipal taxpayer may pursue the removal of a public official accused of neglecting their duties. Though civil in nature, the law can operate alongside separate legal proceedings.

“This petition reflects our responsibility to maintain public trust and ensure that local officials uphold the integrity of their office,” the DA’s office said in a statement.

Evans, elected in 2023, is accused of sexual harassment and retaliatory behavior against a town employee. He has not yet responded publicly to the petition, and it is unclear whether he intends to contest the matter in court.

On Wednesday, Town Board Members Peter Wehner, Grant Malone, Ann Cunningham, and John Perticone issued a joint statement linking the petition to a Censure Resolution adopted on February 20, 2025. That resolution cited concerns about Evans’ professional conduct and required him to complete management training in harassment prevention, workplace boundaries, and leadership behavior.

According to the board, Evans failed to complete the mandated training within the 30-day timeframe, despite the town’s efforts to assist.

“We have also become aware of additional allegations of retaliation by the Supervisor,” the statement said. “We continue to believe that it is in the best interest of all parties—Town staff and citizens included—that the Supervisor resign from office.”

The court is expected to issue a scheduling order in the coming weeks. Should it find the allegations substantiated, Evans could be removed from his role as supervisor.

The District Attorney’s Office declined to comment further due to the ongoing nature of the proceedings.