3rd Annual National Convening of Black Mayors

HOSTED BY THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PA, NJ & DE

On March 16, 2021, Waylyn Hobbs, Jr was elected as Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. As a 40-year resident, he has served the village in various capacities. He was first elected in March 2013 as Village of Hempstead Trustee. He works continuously and tirelessly on behalf of the entire community to foster social, educational, economic, and community development During that time he served as Deputy Mayor for two years and oversaw the police department, fire department, DPW, and Parks and recreation committees

Waylyn Hobbs, Jr.'s Motto " I, like you, want to see our Village become a better place for our families to live, work and play Waylyn Hobbs, Jr is a Hempstead Fire Department member, serving as an officer with Truck Company One and EMT-CC with the Rescue squad Acknowledged for his service in aiding others in his line of duty, Waylyn Hobbs received the life-saving star award

Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. brings a wealth of experience to his office and has distinguished himself as a vibrant, passionate Village official He previously held the position as the Supervisor of the Code Enforcement Department for the Inc Village of Hempstead in 1990 Mayor Hobbs has served in various capacities in the community including Commissioner of the Hempstead Housing Authority and board member at Nassau University Medical Center. Currently, he serves on the policy committee of the New York Conference of Mayors. He is also a member of Mayors for Guaranteed Income and Mayors Against Illegal Guns Mayor Hobbs was featured in the 2021 edition of City and State Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential individuals in Nassau and Suffolk Counties