Ward 5 Councilor· 2024-01-04–2028-01-01 (start: 2024-01-04 per City Council Inauguration Minutes 01/04/2024; month-level end: January 2028 - city page 'Term 2024 to 2027')
Thomas F. Powers
Keene
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Top issues during term (5)(Budget)
SAFER Fire Staffing Grant Acceptance
A federal grant would offset some fire staffing costs, though grants often carry local match obligations.
State 'downshifting' burden on local property taxpayers
County-level costs alone top $60 million — pressure that lands on your property tax bill.
City Manager's tax increase limit — CPI index change
Taxpayers would see the City's portion of the rate climb 6.7%, and water and sewer customers would each face 5% rate increases.
Revo Casino donation for police records system
Offsets part of the Exacom replacement cost in the FY27 capital plan with a $13,788.35 casino revenue donation.
homelessness funding
More state funding could mean extra dollars for local prevention programs, while flat funding may force Keene to stretch limited resources as need grows.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Powers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Fire Department FY26 Budget Update
FY2026-2027 Budget — Resolution R-2026-09-C
Budget Resolution R-2026-09-B / R-2026-09-C
FY2027 Operating Budget (R-2026-09-B)
Presentation - City Budgeting/Capital Planning/Property Tax Rate Overview
Voting record (0)(Budget)
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