37. Rev. Allan Ramirez

First things first: Ramirez is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Growing up as an impoverished immigrant, he has a keen understanding of the struggles faced by today’s Hispanic community on LI, and will do whatever he can to put those issues in the face of the everyman. Confrontational and sharp- tongued when necessary, Ramirez has ticked off some of the Island’s top leaders, especially Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy after last year’s very public eviction of immigrants from overcrowded homes in Suffolk. The fact is, Ramirez is not going away, and he gives a voice to tens of thousands who are afraid to speak up. That is power.