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Jay Khan sworn in as Keene mayor and lays out housing, economy and infrastructure priorities
Summary
Jay Khan took the oath as Keene mayor at a Jan. 1 inauguration, delivered an inaugural address focusing on economic development, higher-education coordination, housing expansion, aging infrastructure and affordability, and asked the council to pursue residential revitalization and downtown infill.
Jay Khan was sworn in as mayor of Keene on Jan. 1, 2026, during a noon special meeting of the Keene City Council. A judge administered the oath before the council and assembled guests; the ceremony included an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Khan used his inaugural remarks to present five priorities he said should guide the council’s work: supporting local economic development through partnerships such as the Keene Area Manufacturing Consortium; coordinating with local…
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