Troy Kelley, small business owner and state legislator, recently announced his candidacy for State Auditor and will be holding a community conversation at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at Hurricane Coffee, 104 W. Washington St., Sequim.

“Washington needs and independent voice as auditor,” Kelley said in a prepared statement.

“Our ability to focus state government on our top priorities like education depends on our ability to manage budgets responsibly. I believe the best way I can ensure that happens is by applying my background ,” he said.