Village Government · Nassau County
Waylyn Hobbs Jr.
Mayor
Waylyn Hobbs Jr. is the Mayor of Hempstead.
VerifiedLast verified October 17, 2026
DemocratVillage
Biography
Waylyn Hobbs Jr. is the Mayor of the Village of Hempstead, the county seat of Nassau County and one of the most densely populated villages in the county with approximately 56,000 residents. The Village of Hempstead is distinct from the much larger Town of Hempstead that surrounds it. The village is a major hub for Long Island Bus service and is home to Hofstra University.
Term Information
Position
Village Mayor
Level
Village Government
County
Nassau County
Town / Municipality
Hempstead
Party
Democrat
Sources
- Long Island towns, villages and citiesretrieved October 17, 2026
- Nassau County, Suffolk County Legislature, NYS Assemblyretrieved October 17, 2026
Photo · Village of Hempstead · Used with permission of Village of Hempstead · source