Biography of Norman L. Hay
Norman L. Hay, mayor of Sedan, Kansas since 1912, exemplified progressive municipal leadership, transforming the city’s financial and civic structure. His administration successfully reduced the municipal debt from $8,000 and implemented a comprehensive accounting system, promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility. Under Hay, Sedan introduced essential services, including an electric lighting system and improved fire department equipment. Born in Indiana in 1861 to a farming family, he transitioned from education to the oil industry, becoming an influential figure in local and educational circles, and a devout church member.