Saddling residents with 1k+ in taxes to own da Disney libs

DeSantis fundraising email:

In an email entitled “They chose the wrong guy,” Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers tough talk against “woke corporations” trying to “strong-arm our state.”

“Yesterday, I announced that I am calling on the state Legislature to eliminate Disney’s sweetheart deal — negotiated and preserved for decades by the powerful. This deal allows Disney to govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World — a benefit not afforded to you or me,” DeSantis contended.

The Governor said Tuesday that the Legislature would take a look in this week’s Special Session at repealing special districts implemented before 1968, including the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is the foundation for the Walt Disney Company’s quasi-governmental structure. This became an issue after Disney expressed opposition to the state’s new Parental Rights in Education law.

The Wednesday fundraising email, as intended, served to heat up the showdown rhetoric.


“As Governor, I was elected to put the people of Florida first, and I will not allow a woke corporation based in California to run our state,” the pugnacious DeSantis added. “Disney has gotten away with special deals from the state of Florida for way too long. It took a look under the hood to see what Disney has become to truly understand their inappropriate influence.”

“Disney thought they ruled Florida,” the pitch continues. “They even tried to attack me to advance their woke agenda. Now, parents see Disney for what it is. And now is the time to put the power back in the hands of Floridians and out of the pockets of woke executives.”

It’s not hard to conclude otherwise. As Bucky mentioned, it’s THE reason. He didn’t pursue this at anytime before the don’t say gay bill. So regardless of what you think about the bill or Disney’s ability to govern itself, you think governing the state based on political retribution is wise? BTW, Disney isn’t the only place in Florida with a special district. There are hundreds. So if you admit this is based on pure retribution without any legitimate concern for what’s best for residents, why would you approve of hastily removing Disney’s own district when there are potential massive tax ramifications on local residents? This below thread of a local reporter is a good breakdown of the tax ramifications: