33. Wayne Hall

Having won as an incumbent for the first time in March, Mayor Hall proved he has the support of the residents in the heart of Nassau. Hall defeated former Mayor James Garner, who tried to reclaim his seat this year, as well as a second challenger. But the job ahead won’t be easy. There are serious questions over what to do about the scandal-ridden 100 Main Street building, continuing debate over a proposed massive mixed-use housing project, and then there’s the battle to reclaim Terrace Avenue from the gangs—to name some of the heavy lifting Hall has to do. Many believe he’s up to the job.