Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Keshav Poddar Sworn as Jersey City Deputy Mayor
Keshav Poddar, an Indian-origin lawyer, has been appointed as the deputy mayor of Jersey City.
He took his oath on the Bhagwat Gita, which is a special Hindu scripture.
Poddar has a lot of experience in making sure people have affordable places to live and in helping the economy.
He has worked in important jobs for the state of New Jersey and for the U.S. government.
Now, he will help Jersey City make good plans for housing and economic growth.
He went to really good schools like Yale and Dartmouth.
His boss, the mayor, thinks he will do a great job.
Keshav Poddar, an Indian-origin attorney, was sworn in as Jersey City's deputy mayor for housing and economic development.
He took his oath on the Bhagwat Gita, highlighting his Indian roots.
Poddar has extensive experience in affordable housing and economic development, having worked at state and federal levels.
He previously served as an economic policy adviser in the Biden-Harris administration and as counsel to New Jersey's former Attorney General.
As deputy mayor, Poddar will oversee housing and economic development policies and negotiations in Jersey City.
- Who
- Keshav Poddar, an Indian-origin attorney
- What
- Sworn in as Jersey City's deputy mayor for housing and economic development
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Jersey City
- Why
- To oversee housing and economic development policies
- Name
- Keshav Poddar
- Position
- Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development
- City
- Jersey City
- Oath Book
- Bhagwat Gita
- Education
- Yale Law School, Dartmouth College
- Previous Role
- Economic Policy Adviser in Biden-Harris Administration
- Responsibilities
- Housing and Economic Development Policies