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- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure stripping away Walt Disney Company’s self-governing status.
- The five-member, Disney-allied board will be named by DeSantis and become the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
- The legislation signed Monday contained a needed DeSantis fix, by specifically keeping the Reedy Creek debt obligation with the district.
- The measure is the latest in a series of actions taken by DeSantis to limit the power of large companies in the state.
- The measure is expected to take effect July 1.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Measure Stripping Away Disney’s Self-Governing Status
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Monday stripping away Walt Disney Company’s self-governing status, recasting the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special taxing district controlled by Disney that takes care of roads, construction permits, fire protection and other infrastructure needs across 25,000 acres of company property in Orange and Osceola counties.
The five-member, Disney-allied board will be named by DeSantis and become the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
DeSantis’ Conflict with Disney
DeSantis’ conflict with Disney dates to last year, when the entertainment giant opposed his parental rights legislation. The governor’s book, “The Courage to Be Free,” covers the Disney dispute at length.
The legislation signed Monday contained a needed DeSantis fix, by specifically keeping the Reedy Creek debt obligation with the district.
Disney’s Response
Disney World has been restrained in its response to the measure. The company has not yet released a statement on the matter.
The measure is the latest in a series of actions taken by DeSantis to limit the power of large companies in the state.
It is unclear what the implications of the measure will be for Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
The measure is expected to take effect July 1. It is unclear how the transition to the new board will take place.
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