Mayor Don Ryan

The Mayor is elected to serve as chief executive officer of the Hempstead Village government. He or she presides at all village board meetings, directing the legislative and administrative duties of that body. The mayor also oversees the daily operations of a municipal government of 35 major departments with 500 employees, who provide services to over 50,000 residents. The mayor is also responsible for drafting and implementing an annual budget of $49 million and supervises a village police force of more than 100 officers.

Deputy Mayor Perry Pettus

Village Trustee

Village Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the legislative body of a village. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the Mayor and four Trustees. The board may increase or decrease the number of trustees, subject to a permissive referendum.

Village Justice Paul R. Delle

Hempstead Village Historian

Boards & Commissions

Learn about the boards and commissions such as the Housing Authority in the Village of Hempstead.

Chamber of Commerce

The Village of Hempstead Chamber of Commerce has a fifteen member voluntary Board of Directors who work closely with government, community groups, the media and organizations to advance the commercial, industrial, educational, civic and general interests of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead.

Municipal Code

Find the codes of Hempstead including general provisions, food damage prevention, and appearance tickets.

Agendas and Minutes