About Us

White Settlement is a community that holds true to small-town values while nurturing major growth and advancements in both residential and commercial development.

Mission Statement

The government of the City of White Settlement exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life. In partnership with the community and others, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services and quality facilities in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner.

Accomplishing the Mission

In accomplishing this mission, the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Employees will be guided by these principles:

  • Continuous community and personal improvement
  • Fact-based decisions
  • Fairness and Integrity
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • A focus on progressive thinking and positive solutions
  • A long-term perspective
  • Open, accessible government, where citizen participation is vital and strongly encouraged
  • Respect for Others
  • Teamwork
  • Win-win partnerships with other public and private entities

History of the Name

Many are curious as to the origins of the name of "White Settlement." This was originally bestowed upon the community by several Indian tribes in the area. During the 1800s, a time when much of the territory was unsettled, the local Native Americans became aware of new people moving into the area. As these families established homesteads, the Native Americans began to call the area "White Settlement." Later, many of the roaming Indians settled down in the area and the name continued as the two cultures lived peacefully along the Farmer's Branch Creek.