Jan. 28, 2026 – Redmond, Wash. Rep. Manka Dhingra, a Democratic state senator representing Redmond in the Washington State Legislature, called for increased transparency and accountability in state government amid ongoing public debate over checks and balances, according to statements circulating on social media and related coverage.
In a post that referenced remarks attributed to Dhingra, she is quoted as saying, “In this Washington, there is transparency, there is accountability…” in response to questions about the state’s handling of public funds and oversight of government operations.
The original social media thread highlighted taxpayer concerns about whether state leadership is sufficiently transparent about spending and performance. The tweet included a link to Dhingra’s legislative contact page, where constituents can share feedback.
The comments came in the context of broader scrutiny of state government transparency and internal accountability mechanisms in Olympia.
Washington has reported rising costs in lawsuit settlements and legal liabilities involving state agencies, prompting lawmakers to discuss changes to litigation procedures and financial practices to reduce long-term costs.
On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Dhingra sponsored a bill that would require arbitration for certain tort claims against the state, a move she described as necessary for fiscal responsibility while acknowledging it would not fully solve cost trends.
Public responses to the social media post ranged from support for stronger accountability measures to skepticism about the state’s current transparency efforts. One commenter identified as a “concerned taxpayer” said they had “not seen it yet” and suggested adopting measurable performance indicators to compare Washington’s accountability practices with other states.
"In this Washington, there is transparency, there is accountability…" says Rep. Mangra Dhingra of Redmond. Do you believe it, Washingtonians?
— stevemur (@stevemur) January 27, 2026
Contact her here: https://t.co/TqefFqgJOf https://t.co/dAPRa8janN
Dhingra, who was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 2017 and serves as deputy majority leader, has previously advocated for a range of legislative priorities, including criminal justice reforms, behavioral health system updates, and measures to improve public safety and community well-being.
The conversation around transparency and accountability is expected to continue as legislators hear from constituents and consider policy proposals during the 2026 session.
