Government

Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr.

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.

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 Brianna A. Vaughan

The Honorable Brianna A. Vaughan brings both criminal law knowledge and experience to her position as Village Justice as a former prosecutor. Justice Vaughan is a lifelong resident of Hempstead. Justice Vaughan graduated from Hempstead High School at the top of her class in 2010. She attended University at Albany, SUNY, where she graduated with honors with a bachelors in both English and Political Science. After graduating from the University at Albany, Justice Vaughan attended Albany Law School, where she focused on criminal law, and became a pro-bono scholar completing over 300 hours of pro-bono legal work. Upon graduating from Law School in 2017 Justice Vaughan returned home to Hempstead and began her career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Justice Vaughan has litigated multiple cases to disposition and verdict. Justice Vaughan is also currently a business owner and the President of the Lions Club, Hempstead Chapter.

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.

Code Book

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

Agendas and Minutes

Title VI

Read Title VI Plan Guide for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Sub Recipients documents.