Things have been relatively quiet on the Washington state Auditor's front since last fall, but Auditor Troy Kelley is back in the news this week. The Washington State House of Representatives do NOT plan to impeach, or remove him from office. But it's NOT for the reasons you might think.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday he plans to open a separate investigation into State Auditor Troy Kelley, apart from federal charges.
After a federal judge delayed the trial of Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley on his indictment, new calls have come from the state legislature to impeach him.
A Pierce County Judge is hearing arguments Friday, will likely render a decision on whether a recall petition effort to oust embattled Auditor Troy Kelley can move forward.
Tuesday afternoon, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee announced the state will withhold the pay of Auditor Troy Kelley, in the wake of his federal indictment.