Best Politician
Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
If Coral Gables had a superhero in its city hall, her name would be Rhonda Anderson. Recently re-elected, Anderson has served as vice mayor since 2023 and as a City Commissioner since 2021 (with a landslide win, no less). She’s become the go-to voice for common sense, community-first leadership. Whether she’s fighting to keep mega-developments in check, pushing for better drainage and traffic calming in the neighborhoods, or standing up for those less fortunate, Anderson doesn’t just show up; she delivers. A fierce advocate for disability rights and a tireless champion for Coral Gables residents, she’s spent nearly two decades volunteering, organizing, and shaping smart, people-centered policy. From the Planning and Zoning Board to the Public Safety Commission, Anderson has been everywhere that matters, always putting residents before red tape. When she’s not leading meetings or preserving the city’s charm, the vice mayor is a powerhouse attorney who’s argued in courts from Miami to Washington, D.C. With degrees from Nova Law and the University of Miami, her community roots are deep roots, and it shows in the kind of genuine, no-nonsense style that makes people trust her. Add in her work with the Junior League and Coral Gables Garden Club, and you’ve got someone who doesn’t just talk the talk, she plants the flowers, too.