They also have no way of knowing when there is a new governor, they would be willing to help Disney.
Assuming Disney approves the new district. I'm pretty sure I've seen it cited here multiple times that the district must be approved by the people in that district. What happens if Disney and the people they let live there just go "Nope, we don't approve a district with the Governor's appointed people."
You're right there was no debate in special session. They had just passed the congressional district bills and members were demonstrating on the floor and wouldn't stop. After the clerk read the special district bill a third time, the speaker attempted to open it up for debate but the members were still demonstrating. He warned that if they continued they were going straight to a vote on the remainder of the bills. They continued demonstrating so the votes were called, done, and the special session went sine die.Well the debate when they passed the bill to dissolve RCID was certainly robust and well thought out
You do realize that every corporation in America has taken positions on political issues, right? Why do people keep acting as if Disney is alone in doing this. The only difference in this case was a politician saw a way to benefit by attacking it….not for the benefit of anyone who actually lives in FL but for his own career goals and to line his pockets with political donations.
That is perfectly legal. That’s free speech. That’s participatory government. Everyone and every group is allowed to publicly challenge legislation and work for legislative change (what you grossly mischaracterize as a threat). That’s exactly what the system is supposed to be.
Perhaps you missed where I typed "politically, mind you".
thewaltdisneycompany.com
That gets back to the real question at hand. There is no legal way to do it. They can legally dissolve the special district but cannot legally create a new one without representation unless they get approval from the landowners. Seems like the plan is to not release a plan and then try to jam something through last minute (just like the first bill to dissolve). Then RCID and Disney will have to fight in court to block the plan and/or re-establish the district. If they announce a plan now it will give them time to block before it happens.
January 2027. The governor is elected every four years with a limit of two consecutive terms.
Going off memory here, but it is community development districts that require unanimous approval. Without checking, the state run districts may be able to happen without that level of approval. I’m doubtful even something like the North Broward Health District would have ever achieved that high bar.
BC made his statement as a threat. Regardless of how anyone views BI, BI is more tactful in his presentation and understands diplospeak.
Literally zero chance that Chapek wrote that statement. The wording would be done by someone in their communications/PR department.
Obviously, you are unfamiliar with lobbyists. LOLPerhaps you missed where I typed "politically, mind you".
"“Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law. Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that. We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.”
Statement From The Walt Disney Company On Signing Of Florida Legislation - The Walt Disney Company
The following statement may be attributed to a spokesperson for The Walt Disney Company: “Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, …Read More
That is threatening direct action against the State of Florida. It is their "goal" to see that the law is repealed and struck down? WTH?
What did he threaten to do to the state? He said they oppose the bill and would work to have it overturned? In conjunction Disney also announced they would end political contributions in FL. Last I checked in America opposing a piece of legislation was not considered a threat against the state. If he said they would work to have the state constitution revoked and wanted to appoint Mickey Mouse as King of Florida that would be a threat against the state. Threatening to pull political contributions is not a threat against the state that’s a threat against politicians. You donate to their campaigns if you support what they are doing and stop if you don’t. Basic concepts.
“I only meant domestic box office that was collected before the stroke of midnight, Dec 31.”
Is Avatar a Disney animated film? I get you have indefensible positions and bad facts but have a little more self respect as you try to move the goalpostsIf we want to talk worldwide, how did Avatar do Internationally? If Disney was suffering so badly how did the film make billions worldwide? You can cherry pick whatever stats you want to make your case but there’s simply not enough real evidence to show Disney is greatly suffering from this incident.….but it makes a good story
Says the guy who pops in to make nonsense claims about the District…
Technically it is. It had about as much live action as Wall-E but I know what you mean, it wasn't a kids animated movie.
Why does the film have to animated? So the plan is to boycott just animated films to punish Disney for being ”woke” but then shelling out $20 for blue aliens. So should we just boycott Fantasyland too but it’s ok to visit Star Wars Land?
