Rep. Ken Gottlieb, D-Hollywood
Broward County's delegation chairman earned bipartisan praise for negotiating passage of almost a dozen controversy-laden local bills dealing with land use and annexation powers, along with the creation of a new municipality in Broward. He's a Democratic Party stalwart who isn't afraid to speak out against GOP leaders, especially on social services funding, school policies and elections reform. But with a quick, dry wit, Gottlieb is tolerated and respected by Republicans who like his down-to-business approach.