Candidates

A 50-year resident of Hempstead, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. brings extensive executive experience in managing government operations and delivering results. His distinguished public service includes roles as Deputy Mayor, Vice President of the School Board, and Housing Authority Commissioner, where he successfully led the agency out of troubled status through effective management and fiscal responsibility.

As senior pastor of Coney Island Cathedral for 27 years, Mayor Hobbs demonstrated his ability to transform communities through strategic leadership and partnership building. Working hand-in-hand with elected officials and grassroots leaders, he helped revitalize a once-forgotten neighborhood. This same dedication to community revitalization now drives his vision for Hempstead's future.

Since taking office as Mayor, Hobbs has secured over $100 million in funding for village improvements, modernized public safety operations, and completed more road repairs than any administration in the past 16 years. His leadership has brought dramatic improvements to village infrastructure, including the redesign of the Clinton Street water plant and development of over 300 units of mixed-income housing.

Mayor Hobbs continues to serve as an active member of the Hempstead Fire Department and EMT, maintaining his deep connection to public safety and emergency services. His combination of executive leadership experience, public safety background, and commitment to community service has established a new standard for responsive, results-focused government in Hempstead.

A dedicated leader with extensive government experience, Tanya Carter has delivered results across Nassau County. Serving as Special Assistant to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and working with two Village Mayors, Carter developed deep expertise in municipal operations. Her success in saving 150 homes through negotiation demonstrates her commitment to protecting families.

Currently serving on the Town of Hempstead IDA Board and as CEO/President of Broadway Legacy, Carter drives economic development and creates housing solutions. Her work with the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs and ability to secure critical resources has benefited countless families.

Carter's combination of high-level government experience and record of delivering results makes her uniquely qualified to serve as Village Trustee. Her vision focuses on continued progress through affordable housing, economic development, and strengthening our community.

William Whitaker brings executive management experience and a distinguished record of public service to Hempstead. As former Ecumenical Director for Congressman Edolphus Towns, he developed vital skills connecting government resources with community needs. His executive leadership at major law firms, including Epstein Becker and Wood & Dawson, demonstrates his ability to implement efficient systems and manage complex operations.

Currently serving as president of his civic association, Whitaker has consistently delivered solutions for neighborhood concerns. His extensive education, including multiple advanced degrees, provides the analytical skills needed to tackle municipal challenges. His motto "We Live Here" reflects his deep commitment to improving quality of life for all Hempstead residents.

Whitaker's combination of professional management expertise, congressional experience, and active community leadership makes him uniquely qualified to serve as Village Trustee. His vision focuses on enhancing village services and strengthening our neighborhoods through engaged, responsive leadership.