39. Steve Bellone

Bellone, who was elected Babylon Town Supervisor in 2002, has come to the forefront of the green movement. This lifelong Babylon resident has made the environment his central issue by mandating environmentally responsible construction and encouraging residents to make their homes more energy efficient. But just because this is his core issue doesn’t mean it’s the only one he’s worried about. With Babylon being home to half of the bustling Route 110 corridor, Bellone is also courting biotechnology businesses to the area, widely referred to as the most promising region, economically speaking. Since becoming supervisor, he has taken on many initiatives to improve life in the Town of Babylon, including the Beautification Program, Millennium Committee and the first made-for-television documentary on the history of the Town of Babylon, which he wrote and produced.