Embattled State Auditor Troy Kelley was back in the news yesterday. Last week
a jury found him not guilty of lying
to the IRS and deadlocked on the other charges.
The prosecution’s
contention, however, is still true: Kelley’s actions to move and conceal
millions of dollars were not the actions of someone who was convinced he
was innocent.
With the trial over, Kelley apparently thinks that it’s now time to
settle scores. He forced two Auditor employees to resign this week and
is
requiring another to do no work until his retirement later this month.
Kelley's motive seems to be punishing those he deems insufficiently
loyal to
him during the awkward time during his indictment and trial, when
Auditor’s Office employees had to muddle through as best they could.
Deputy Auditor Jan Jutte, who ran the office admirably during Kelley’s absence, told the News Tribune,
“I don't know what's
going on. I have a lot of staff who are living in fear, asking what they
should do, and I don't have any advice for them.” It’s just one more
example of how Washington will be better off without Troy Kelley in
office.
-Rob McKenna
Saturday, May 7, 2016
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