The Clarkstown town board has some time before any decision is made on the opening on its justice court now that Scott Ugell has stepped down. His retirement becomes official at the end of June, after which Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says there are a number of things that could happen…
Hoehmann says the board would have to act within 30 days after Ugell’s retirement becomes official otherwise a special election becomes automatic. Ugell resigned earlier this month as a New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct investigation began. His current term would have concluded at the end of 2025. In a statement to News 12, Ugell’s attorney focused on his 32 years of dedicated public service, and noted he fully cooperated with the investigation, adding there was no admission or concession of any guilt, and no finding of wrongdoing.