OLYMPIA -- In case Troy Kelley didn't get the message, Gov. Jay Inslee had a letter hand delivered to the state auditor's office this morning, repeating his call that Kelley resign.

Inslee's letter says Kelley's plan for a leave of absence is "insufficient because the ongoing federal criminal investigation will continue to clude your office's image, reputation and ability to properly function."

After being indicted by a federal grand jury on 10 counts Thursday, Kelley said he would take a leave of absence starting May 1 but would not leave the post. Many of Kelley's fellow Democrats want him to resign.H

Hand-delivery sounds pretty formal, but in practical terms it would only take slightly longer than sending an e-mail, and definitely quicker than standard mail. Inslee's office is in the Legislative Building, which is often called "the Capitol." Kelley's office is across the street in the Insurance Building. So delivery wouldn't take more than about 5 minutes, even if the messenger stopped for coffee in the Capitol basement cafeteria. 

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