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Disney Loses Control Of Special District to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Hollywood Reporter ^ | 2/27/23 | Winston Cho

Posted on 02/27/2023 6:39:53 PM PST by CFW

Gov. Ron DeSantis has assumed control of the board that oversees development at Walt Disney World, seizing leverage over the state’s largest employer and retaliating against the entertainment giant for opposing the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

“Today, the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end,” he said Monday at a bill signing ceremony on Disney property. “There’s a new sheriff in town, and accountability will be the order of the day.”

Under the law, effective immediately, DeSantis has the authority to appoint every member of the special tax district’s five-member governing body subject to approval by the state Senate. At the news conference, DeSantis said Florida attorney Martin Garcia will serve as chairman. The board will include Brian Aungst Jr., a lawyer and son of a former Republican mayor of one of Florida’s largest cities, Christian Ziegler Bridget Ziegler, a conservative school board member and wife of the Florida Republican party chairman, Ron Peri, CEO of The Gathering USA Ministry, and attorney Michael Sasso, he added.

(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodreporter.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: antiwoke; desantis; disney; education; fl; florida; nopedos; pain
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To: faucetman
I did not say I wasn't willing to be patient and see how this plays out, just expressing my opinion on it right at this point. It's a start. I don't really know what powers the governing board has for the district. Whether any of these other things below can be changed without going through the legislature, although I doubt that's the case.

I suppose it's possible that there's a game plan to whittle away at these other ridiculous perks that were given Disney. Wait a while and maybe the governing board asks the legislature to make a little change here and a little change there. This is what we're going to have to wait and see.

But under the bill, Disney would retain almost all of its exemptions from a host of regulations, taxes and fees in addition to powers allowing it to act much like its own government, including the issuance of bonds.

21 posted on 02/27/2023 9:33:38 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s ( If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there..)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Considering that Jeb Bush just endorsed DeSantis, that should tell you everything you need to know about Meatball Ron.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4133931/posts


22 posted on 02/27/2023 9:35:03 PM PST by GulliverSwift
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To: GulliverSwift

I wouldn’t call a Jeb Bush endorsement the kiss of death in this instance necessarily. Ever since “low-energy” Jeb was getting stuffed into his locker daily by Trump, I think he’s been burning with resentment and would see that Trump was defeated by any means necessary.


23 posted on 02/27/2023 11:12:26 PM PST by weeweed (Proud Costco University graduate)
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To: weeweed
Ever since “low-energy” Jeb was getting stuffed into his locker daily by Trump

What a marvelous visual!

24 posted on 02/28/2023 12:03:31 AM PST by Lizavetta
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Yes. Perfect timing—coincides with his book publication by Ruport Murdoch and and hours long “interviews”, i.e. campaign advertising, on FOX News. This guy is managed and funded by so many bad actors its hard to keep up with them.


25 posted on 02/28/2023 2:27:17 AM PST by vivenne
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To: weeweed

Well, Jeb is a Bush and as a Bush he was entitled to the nomination so of course he hates Trump. That and he’s got a garage full of Guacobowls that he can’t get rid of—makes him cranky everything he goes in there.


26 posted on 02/28/2023 2:30:42 AM PST by vivenne
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To: All

This story has triggered so many Leftists on mainstream sites’ comments’ sections, it is hilarious.

They are in a tizzy and giving Huffington Post takes. However, liberal news sites WashCompost, Axios, Politico all have articles dispelling the far left takes on this.


27 posted on 02/28/2023 3:10:55 AM PST by rbmillerjr (Reagan Conservative: Economic Freedom, Peace through Strength, American Values- De Oppresso Liber)
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To: GulliverSwift
You have to wonder why Jeb Bush and George Soros endorsed DeSantis, knowing that their endorsements cast the Florida governor as a Deep State acolyte. If DeSantis announces his run and defeats Trump to get the Presidential nomination, the MAGA loyalists will stay at home, ensuring a Biden second term or a first term for another Democrat (beyond the usual cheating).
28 posted on 02/28/2023 3:18:38 AM PST by Wallace T.
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To: faucetman

>Not how I see it. Their governing board has been REPLACED with conservatives.<

Actually they are fortunate to have a governing board of conservatives. The board will be run like a business i.e. efficiently.

The board has taxing authority, Disney deserves a board of liberals who like high taxes and hate rich people.

EC


29 posted on 02/28/2023 3:26:54 AM PST by Ex-Con777
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To: Wallace T.

You deserve the government you get.

It’s been hard to forgive Ted Cruz, after he betrayed Trump at the RNC Convention, willing to give us Hillary.

Same would be true of Trump, as he threatened to not support the GOP winner. I’m a Trump loyalist, I’ll be voting against Leftism, no matter who wins.


30 posted on 02/28/2023 3:28:13 AM PST by rbmillerjr (Reagan Conservative: Economic Freedom, Peace through Strength, American Values- De Oppresso Liber)
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To: CFW; JulieRNR21; Travis McGee; AAABEST; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; floriduh voter; summer; ...
This is obviously just a ruse to make Ron DeSantis appear as a staunch conservative, when all the smart people know that he's just a RINO neocon operative for the Deep State, who exists only to serve as a foil against Donald Trump. I mean, isn't it obvious? < /S>

Florida Freeper

I'm compiling a list of FReepers interested in Florida-related topics.
If you want to be added, please FReepMail me.

31 posted on 02/28/2023 3:53:10 AM PST by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: GulliverSwift

Thank you!


32 posted on 02/28/2023 6:31:05 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: faucetman

Really? Republicans and conservatives usually like “privatization.” This is government takeover over the exceptionally run Reedy Creek. While you may not like Disney’s wokeism, who does, a new government is going to be hard pressed to improve the function of Reedy Creek. I am sure there are other water districts or democrat run cities that would be better served than a district that should be a model to follow. DeSantis needs to address homeowners’ insurance and the Everglades in very, very meaningful ways.


33 posted on 02/28/2023 6:41:55 AM PST by Oystir
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To: Joe Brower

Ya know, if DeSantis is a bad guy then I want lots more of these bad guys!


34 posted on 02/28/2023 7:09:19 AM PST by CodeToad (No Arm up! They have!)
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To: ChildOfThe60s
What are you talking about?

Disney had control over their "own city" (reedy creek district), and chose not to be taxed by Florida. They could build what they wanted without having a state inspector make sure the building was safe. They tossed Southern Standard Building Codes out the window... everything was as THEY wanted to call it. Disney had fire departments and police departments that ONLY met their standards. Same with environmental issue. DeSantis took that away.. It wasn't a small deal it was a big deal and NO ONE before DeSantis had the guts to take on Disney.

This should have been done 50 years ago...

35 posted on 02/28/2023 9:18:10 AM PST by GOPJ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muw22wTePqQ Gumballs: Immigrants by the numbers.)
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To: GOPJ

Please see the last paragraph in my post number 21


36 posted on 02/28/2023 10:08:31 AM PST by ChildOfThe60s ( If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there..)
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To: ChildOfThe60s

HB 9-B ends Disney’s self-governing status and imposes a five-member state control board that is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation.
This legislation amends the Reedy Creek Improvement District charter which:

ENDS Disney’s self-governing status.

ENDS Disney’s exemption from the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code.

ENDS Disney’s exemption from state regulatory reviews and approvals.

ENDS Disney’s secrecy by ensuring transparency.

ENSURES that Disney will pay its fair share of taxes.

PREVENTS leftist local governments from using the situation to raise local taxes.

IMPOSES Florida law so that Disney is no longer given preferential treatment.

ENSURES that Disney’s municipal debt will be paid by Disney, not Florida taxpayers.

https://www.flgov.com/2023/02/27/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-ending-the-corporate-kingdom-of-walt-disney-world/

from link:


37 posted on 02/28/2023 10:43:08 AM PST by GOPJ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muw22wTePqQ Gumballs: Immigrants by the numbers.)
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To: CFW; plain talk; Revel; Secret Agent Man; Tolerance Sucks Rocks; Jane Long; Diana in Wisconsin; ...

HB 9-B ends Disney’s self-governing status and imposes a five-member state control board that is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation.
This legislation amends the Reedy Creek Improvement District charter which:

ENDS Disney’s self-governing status.

ENDS Disney’s exemption from the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code.

ENDS Disney’s exemption from state regulatory reviews and approvals.

ENDS Disney’s secrecy by ensuring transparency.

ENSURES that Disney will pay its fair share of taxes.

PREVENTS leftist local governments from using the situation to raise local taxes.

IMPOSES Florida law so that Disney is no longer given preferential treatment.

ENSURES that Disney’s municipal debt will be paid by Disney, not Florida taxpayers.

from link:
https://www.flgov.com/2023/02/27/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-ending-the-corporate-kingdom-of-walt-disney-world/


Disney didn’t skate...


38 posted on 02/28/2023 10:50:57 AM PST by GOPJ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muw22wTePqQ Gumballs: Immigrants by the numbers.)
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To: GOPJ

Thanks for the info.


39 posted on 02/28/2023 11:12:27 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; Jane Long

If he runs for Prez for 2024, I’m not voting for him in the primary.


40 posted on 02/28/2023 11:13:51 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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