Florida's 118th District State Representative Mike Redondo was inspired to run for office by the sacrifice his parents made when they immigrated from Cuba. The biggest lesson he has learned in the office is that the eight weeks of a legislative session are packed with work-- there's no time to sit around.

Redondo's top priority in the coming months is to increase the amount of affordable housing available. He would say his district stands out for being family-friendly, and it also has the best croquetas.

If he could have lunch with any politician, he would choose George Washington. A little-known fact about Redondo is that he can bench press 295 pounds.