We, the people of the City of Dallas, under the constitution and laws of the state of Texas, establish this preamble in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and set forth the guiding principles for our city. We affirm the values of our city as an equitable democracy, comprised of representatives that act to make our city fair, equitable, just, and safe for all those who reside within it.
(Amend. of 11-5-24)