Gyna Bivens, former Fort Worth city council member, Mayor Pro Tem died Monday.<\/p>\n
She was 71.<\/p>\n
Bivens stepped down from her post on city council in May 2025 after holding office for six terms. She retired as the longest-serving and most senior member of the current Council.\u00a0Her years on city council included representing a large swath of Fort Worth that included the Stop Six community.<\/p>\n
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker released the following statement:<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m completely heartbroken that we have lost such a light and force in this world. Gyna Bivens truly personified love and service, and she was a champion for neighborhoods throughout east Fort Worth and the entire city for many years. Gyna\u2019s passion and love for all of District 5 and the Stop Six community was unwavering, and she worked tirelessly in her time on City Council and beyond as an advocate for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and the senior citizen community. She was always willing to lend her knowledge and expertise where needed, serving on countless committees and boards throughout her life. Gyna was always a refreshing voice of reason when we needed it the most, and she reminded us daily to ‘be impressive.’ It was the honor of a lifetime to not only serve alongside her but to call her my dear friend and a mentor. My heart and prayers are with all who loved Gyna as we grieve this enormous loss together.”<\/p>\n