DeSantis-Backed Plan Would Replace Disney World’s Self-Rule With State Oversight

Florida isn’t backing down from its intention to strip Walt Disney World Following is a description of its self-governing status Disney’s decision to pick a political fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last year over the state’s anti-groomIng Parental Rights in Education law.

The state legislature has introduced a new plan Friday — with the backing of the governor — proposes a special law that would put in place state oversight over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictEffectively, it ends Disney’s self-rule over its Orlando Fiefdom, where it has enjoyed special privileges including tax breaks, for over five decades.

The A preventative measure would also be helpful. Disney from using taxpayer dollars to pay off the district’s outstanding debts and bond obligations.

The Notice for the plan posted On Osceola County’s official site, but the legislation would also impact Orange County Since Disney Both counties are served.

“The corporate kingdom has come to an end,” DeSantis’ communications director, Taryn FenskeIn a statement to the effect that Breitbart News. “Under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer control its own government, will live under the same laws as everyone else, will be responsible for their outstanding debts, and will pay their fair share of taxes.”

She added: “Imposing a state-controlled board will also ensure that Orange County cannot use this issue as a pretext to raise taxes on Orange County residents.”

Gov. DeSantis has the power to appoint others. Reedy Creek’s oversight board if the bill passes, sources told Fox News.

The Walt Disney Co. waged an unsuccessful political war agaInst DeSantis last year over the state’s Parental Rights in Eduction law — which the left and the mainstream media dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The Children in kindergarten through third grade are prohibited from being taught sexuality and gender ideology, as well as transgenderism.

Under then-CEO Bob Chapek, Disney caved to a small group of activist employees He pledged to fight the legislation, and get it repealed. In response, Gov. DeSantis proposed Stopping the Reedy Creek Improvement District. In AprilThe state legislature voted to end Disney’s special status.

Old-now-new Disney CEO Bob Iger recently expressed regret The company was in a fight with FloridaHe told an employee townhall meeting that he was “sorry to see us dragged into that battle.” But Just last year, just before returning to Disney, Iger Publicly denounced Florida’s law and even chided corporate CEOs for not getting more involved in politics, saying activism is important “even if voicing an opinion on those issues potentially puts some of your business in danger.”

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