Transparency Is the Test of Public Trust

When an elected official is formally censured following a taxpayer-funded investigation, transparency is not optional — it is essential. In Santa Rosa, the City’s decision to withhold the full investigative report into Council Member Dianna MacDonald, whose term runs through 2028, has left constituents with unanswered questions about accountability and representation, especially after her removal from key committee roles. This blog explores why the public deserves full disclosure in order to make informed decisions about trust, leadership, and how to move forward as a community.