53- KEN KEECHL — Activist and attorney, First gay mayor of Broward County
According to his husband, realtor Ted Adcock, Ken Keechl is a lamb. As the first gay mayor of Broward County, who was a county commissioner for years before that, it is hard to put that description with a man who has been fighting for gay rights and equality for much of his life. A graduate from Florida State University, where he also earned his law degree, Ken last ran for Broward County commissioner in 2014, and was beaten in the position by incumbent Republican Chip LaMarca. When asked if he will run again, Ken only says that he will serve the people of Broward County wherever and whenever he’s needed. Spoken like a true politician.
