A Realtor is poised to become the most powerful person in the Florida House of Representatives.
Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, is expected to be elected as the 2014 Speaker when the House convenes early in 2013. He wasn’t supposed to be in this position, though, and moved up when the presumed speaker, Chris Dorworth of Lake Mary, was defeated in his bid for re-election.
“If a Realtor oversees the House, we’ll work with someone who understands homeowners and housing’s importance to Florida’s economic rebound,” said John Sebree, senior vice president of public affairs with Florida Realtors.
Crisafulli is a Florida Realtors member and broker.