Mayor Matt Brown speaks at the 100th anniversary of the city with a party at McMenamin's on Sept. 1. At his side, from left, Candace Smith, Bill Berg, Erin Jackson, Lori Lum and Melissa Eddy.

The city, formerly part of the town of Clatsop, was incorporated after a vote in 1918. P.A. Lee was elected mayor; F.L. Hager, auditor and police judge; and D.B. Schroeder, treasurer. At the time, Gearhart’s population was counted at 128.

One hundred years later, at the Sept. 4 City Council meeting, Mayor Matt Brown thanked the committee for the anniversary gala. “I’d like to thank the committee for all their hard work not only the gala, but every event this year. It was really cool and well received.” The committee included chairwoman Melissa Eddy, Bill Berg, Lori Lum, Erin Jackson and Candace Smith.

The Sept. 1 event concluded a season of celebrations, including a Fourth of July street dance, party at the firehouse and remembrances throughout the community.

“A lot of people are asking if we’re going to do some others next year, like the street dance. I’d definitely be up for giving it a try,” Brown said.