Feb. 8, 2022 — DUNES CITY—It is with heavy hearts that the City of Dunes City confirms that Mayor Robert Forsythe passed away on Feb. 7, 2022.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Cindy and their family,” said Dunes City Administrator Jamie Mills. “We are thankful for the outpouring of support that our city has received since Mayor Forsythe’s passing. We are in contact with his family and will make sure we pass on the condolences.”

Council President Sheldon Meyer said, “To honor the family, the city will continue functioning in the manner that Mayor Forsythe would have wanted. I am ready to assume the mayoral duties to make sure his legacy continues.”

In honor of Mayor Forsythe, Dunes City will lower the flags at Dunes City Hall beginning immediately through the end of February. Additionally, the next meeting of the Dunes City Council, scheduled for Feb. 16, will be cancelled.

Robert Forsythe was elected to the Dunes City Council in 2016 and sworn in to begin his service to Dunes City in 2017. Upon the passing of former Mayor Rebecca Ruede, then Councilor Forsythe was appointed in August 2017 by the remaining city council to serve as mayor for the remainder of that term. Forsythe was elected to continue serving as mayor in both 2018 and 2020.

“We thank Mayor Forsythe for his over five years of service to the citizens of Dunes City,” Mills said.

Per the City Charter of Dunes City, Council President Sheldon Meyer will assume the duties of mayor until the Dunes City Council takes action.

For more information, visit dunescityhall.com.

Editor's Note: This announcement was made Tuesday after press deadlines. A full story will be published in the Siuslaw News later this week.