Plan Announced To Replace Disney World’s Special Self-Governing Power With State-Run Board

An announcement was made about a plan Friday To introduce a bill into Florida Legislature That would be the replacement Walt Disney World’s A state-run board gives special self-governing powers.

The Notice was posted the website of Osceola CountyPart of the, is located in Disney World Together with Orange County. Gov. Ron Sources in his office say that DeSantis is pushing for the effort. According to sources, the legislation will require that the governor appoint members of the board.

“The corporate kingdom has come to an end,” DeSantis’ communications director, Taryn Fenske?, told Fox 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.”

“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,” She added.

The The company will also be able to pay up to $700,000,000 in unsecured debt that it has accumulated through planned legislation Disney’s special jurisdiction — known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District — and not Orange County Sources indicate that taxpayers are included.

Last DeSantis signed an act into law that dissolved the corporation in the year. Walt Disney World’s special governing power in the state after the company publicly opposed A new law on parental rights has been passed in the state. At The bill signing ceremony, Florida Republican Disney The truth was told “Parental Rights in Education” law’s contents and that he viewed the company’s vow to fight it as unacceptable.

Florida’s Governor Ron After taking the oath, DeSantis waves to all those who were present at his second term of inauguration. Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. January 3, 2023.
(REUTERS/Octavio Jones)

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“The governor is doing exactly what he said he would,” Former chief of staff for DeSanis Adrian Lukis?, told Fox News. “Disney can no longer have its own government and own taxing authority, and Disney — not taxpayers — will have to be responsible for any financial consequences.”

“While this will be painful for Disney, I expect businesses throughout the state will be proud of their governor for making it clear that he doesn’t care who you are, or how politically connected you may be — no one gets special treatment in Florida,” Lukis continued.

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The Financial Times in December reported that lawmakers were preparing to reverse course on the move to eliminate Disney World’s special status. A DeSantis spokesperson denied the claim.

“Governor DeSantis does not make ‘U-turns,’” A spokesperson said Fox News In a statement “The governor was right to champion removing the extraordinary benefit given to one company through the Reedy Creek Improvement District.”

 In This handout photo was provided by Disney Parks, English-Irish Boy band The Wanted Performs “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.”
(Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)

“We will have an even playing field for businesses in Florida, and the state certainly owes no special favors to one company,” The spokesperson continued. “Disney’s debts will not fall on the taxpayers of Florida. A plan is in the works and will be released soon.”

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The Reedy Creek Improvement Act It was signed into law May 1967 Gov. Claude Kirk Following Disney Lobbying efforts The Entertainment giant proposed building a recreation-oriented subdivision on 25,000 acres in remote part of the property. Central Florida’s Orange And Osceola The counties consisted of 38.5 miles of largely uninhabited swampland and pastureland.

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Orange And Osceola Counties The state legislature worked with the state legislature to help them get the resources and services they needed to make the project a reality. Disney To establish the Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictA special taxing district which allows the company to exercise the same authority as a county government.

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