“I tender my resignation to avoid the expense and inconvenience of prolonged litigation. I can no longer financially or emotionally afford to fight the constant assault of my detractors, who continually file endless, and often fabricated allegations against me,” the statement read.
“I was tired of trying to do the job that I was elected to do and having to deal with the constant interference and intrusion by the town’s executive, legislative bodies, and appointees. All of whom were attempting to undermine the independence of the judiciary. I no longer have the energy to correct inaccuracies. I just want peace,” Andreassen said.
Andreassen, who is not an attorney, had been a town justice in Saugerties since 2012. Her term was to expire in December 2024.
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