Karen McKeown
Karen McKeown OAM MP | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Penrith | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stuart Ayres |
| Mayor of Penrith | |
| In office 28 September 2020 – 13 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Fowler |
| Succeeded by | Tricia Hitchen |
| In office 21 September 2015 – 26 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Fowler |
| Succeeded by | John Thain |
| Councillor of the Penrith City Council | |
| In office 2004–2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Hollie McLean |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Politician, unionist |
Karen Anne McKeown OAM is an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Penrith for the Australian Labor Party. She was elected at the 2023 New South Wales state election, defeating former Liberal minister Stuart Ayres.
McKeown previously served on Penrith City Council from 2004 to 2024, including two terms as Mayor of Penrith and multiple terms as Deputy Mayor.