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Shawnee council honors former mayor, hears insurance update and announces Veterans Day closure

City of Shawnee City Council · November 11, 2025
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Summary

In addition to policy and planning items, the city communications director recapped that Mayor Sandifer honored the late former Mayor Keith Q. Hayes, the council received a briefing on the city's property and casualty insurance renewal, and city offices will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day; the council returns Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.

During the Nov. 10 meeting recap, Mayor Sandifer honored the passing of former Shawnee Mayor Keith Q. Hayes, who died Oct. 24; the communications director summarized Hayes's service as mayor from 1973 to 1977 and two terms as a council member representing Ward 1 from 1977 to 1985.

The council also received a presentation about the upcoming renewal of the city's property and casualty insurance; the transcript does not provide details on premiums, coverage changes, or recommended actions.

Doug Donahue, the city's communications director, reminded listeners that Shawnee City offices would be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and that the council will reconvene Monday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. in Downtown Shawnee City Hall. He also noted that full agendas and archived minutes are available at cityofshawnee.org.