(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota Supreme Court Justice G. Barry Anderson plans to step down from his position on the state’s highest court in May.
Anderson informed Governor Walz of his intention to step down yesterday. Anderson will reach the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 in October.
“I want to thank Justice G. Barry Anderson for over 25 years of service to the Judicial Branch and for his dedication to public service,” said Governor Walz. “Justice Anderson has worked tirelessly to uphold the integrity and fairness of our justice system. He is leaving the court stronger because of his commitment to the rule of law and the institution itself. As one of Minnesota’s longest serving justices, his legacy and work on the Supreme Court will endure for generations to come.”
He was appointed to the court in 2004 by Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty and is currently the court’s longest-serving member.
