DA Seeks to Remove Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Citing State Law
- Dave McCleary
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has filed a petition to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office, invoking a rarely applied provision of New York State law that permits the removal of public officials for misconduct or neglect of duty.
The petition, submitted to the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court’s Fourth Judicial Department, seeks Evans' removal under New York Public Officers Law §36. This statute allows local officials—including supervisors, clerks, and trustees—to be removed from office if found guilty of malfeasance, misconduct, or incompetence.
The action stems from a referral by the Irondequoit Town Board and the Irondequoit Police Department. After reviewing their findings and conducting an independent investigation, the District Attorney’s Office concluded that pursuing a §36 petition was “the most appropriate action at this time.”
Under Public Officers Law §36, the Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, or any local taxpayer can initiate proceedings to remove an official believed to have seriously failed in their duties. The proceedings are civil and separate from any potential criminal investigations.
“This petition reflects our commitment to maintaining public trust and ensuring that local officials meet the standards of their office,” the DA’s office said in a statement.
Evans, elected in 2023, faces accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation against a town staff member. He has not yet responded publicly to the petition, and it remains unclear if he will contest the proceedings.
In a joint statement Wednesday, Town Board Members Peter Wehner, Grant Malone, Ann Cunningham, and John Perticone connected the petition to a Censure Resolution passed on February 20, 2025. That resolution cited concerns about Evans’ professional conduct and required him to complete comprehensive management training covering sexual harassment prevention, workplace boundaries, and appropriate leadership behavior.
Board members stated that Evans failed to complete the required training within the 30-day deadline, despite the town arranging opportunities for him to do so.
“We have also become aware of further allegations of retaliation by the Supervisor,” the board’s statement said. “We continue to believe that it is in the best interests of all parties—town staff and residents alike—that the Supervisor resign from office.”
The Appellate Division is expected to issue a scheduling order in the coming weeks. If the court upholds the allegations, Evans could be removed from his role as Supervisor.
The District Attorney’s Office has declined to comment further, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
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