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[lazyboy97o]

Universal's land was not unzoned, nor did Universal dump a billion dollar debt or 40+ sq miles of new liability on the county. Nothing like the situation being discussed.

And where Universial did do development, they didn't do without proffers to the county. So not seeing how that is relevant to the situation cited

The South Campus was not zoned for amusements. Universal made sure of that when they sold the land 20 years ago. They had to get it rezoned and their deed restrictions removed. The county isn’t going to change their zoning to go after Disney in retaliation for Disney agreeing with them.

 

[TXRob]

"Eat the rich" - "people over profits" turned into "save Disney's tax haven...that poor company - big Ron meany!"

 

[KrzyKtty]

Does anybody know if they can fully disolve it without the landowners within the district's vote?

 

[lazyboy97o]

"Eat the rich" - "people over profits" turned into "save Disney's tax haven...that poor company - big Ron meany!"

Will you be the one to specific how Disney has a tax haven?

 

[Lilofan]

Ha, collateral damage. Your right he does not care about those folks, LOL.
You are right. He is a real politician
Its true, you can't care about everyone in your state, just the ones that win the election for you.
Politics 101.

That's why he divided and conquered with retaliation successfully and got what he wanted.

 

[WDWJoeG]

Disney benefits so much from the state of florida and the company is now trash talking state leadership, while taking in crazy tax benefits and making tons of money there.

DeSantis' line at the press conference on this topic yesterday was generally "we are interested in the best interests of Floridians and won't have our state run by woke CEO's from California".

If there was a focus group watching, the dials would have broken off it would have been so positive for all political leaning groups in the state. Nobody likes Californians trying to bully their state.

He is on solid ground politically on this issue.

 

[kalel8145]

There is also a measure in the legislation that allows for negotiations to reinstate RCID in the future. This is all purely politics. There will be some money quietly exchanging hands and RCID will be all good. Might not even make it to June 2023 when this is supposed to take effect.

 

[Lilofan]

DeSantis' line at the press conference on this topic yesterday was generally "we are interested in the best interests of Floridians and won't have our state run by woke CEO's from California".

If there was a focus group watching the dials would have broken off it would have been so positive for all political leaning groups in the state. Nobody likes Californians trying to bully their state.

He is on solid ground politically on this issue.

The CA based company called Disney is fueling the #1 industry in FL . It is called tourism but DeSantis could care less.

 

[flynnibus]

The South Campus was not zoned for amusements. Universal made sure of that when they sold the land 20 years ago. They had to get it rezoned and their deed restrictions removed.

Portions were already zoned for amusements. Again, how does this even relate to the situation where the county is assuming billions in new liabilities without their involvement?

The county isn’t going to change their zoning to go after Disney in retaliation for Disney agreeing with them.

It's not retaliation - it's establishing a point of control and avenue to ensure they are partners in Disney's plans vs being ran over. It's about preventing by-right development they can't have a say in.

 

[Horizons '83]

"Eat the rich" - "people over profits" turned into "save Disney's tax haven...that poor company - big Ron meany!"

Do you understand the implications here? There is literally nothing to gain here other than Ronnie pumping his chest out. There is NO benefit to anyone but himself. The toll this would take on taxpayers alone is enough to cause pause. I know this won't end up happening but your comment is a bit short sighted, and a bit trolly as well.

 

[Tom P.]

If you don't like my site and reporting, feel free to leave anytime.

I actually do like the site. I just wish the reporting on this was honest.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Mayor: Dissolving Disney's special district would be 'catastrophic' to Orange County budget

Mayor Jerry Demings said he doesn’t think the people who are voting on the decision have given any thought to the outcome.

www.wesh.com

100 percent correct. Not that it matters. The train has left the station.
That reminds me, will we get the WDW RR back before or after RCID is removed?

That's why he divided and conquered with retaliation successfully and got what he wanted.

DeSantis should be careful what he wished for. He might just get it.

 

[flynnibus]

I'm curious if the Gov will now use the bill on his desk as a tool to get something.. or if he just signs it and watches the world burn.

 

[wdwmagic]

I actually do like the site. I just wish the reporting was honest.

We obviously have opposing views of the bill. I am writing what I believe to be the truth and facts. You are choosing something else. I standby it. I am sure you can find other sites that fit your views. This one isn't it.

 

[Tom P.]

I'm curious if the Gov will now use the bill on his desk as a tool to get something.. or if he just signs it and watches the world burn.

I don't see how, politically, he could back away from it now. I think he's relying on the courts to step in and block it based on the past statute regarding the procedures for dissolving special districts.

 

[Lilofan]

I'm telling you what works politically - if you think that line doesn't play well within the state, that's fine, but I strongly disagree.

Good news in this wonderful democracy of ours, he's up for re-election in just a few months and we'll see what people think.

It is ironic DeSantis worked this to his favor while making fun and ridiculing of TWDC , the company that fuels his state with visitors to support the #1 revenue generating in his state.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Doesn’t matter. That’s how free speech works.

Will you be the one point out these big tax benefits provided to Disney by the District?

The first amendment does not entitle a corporation to a special-purpose administrative district.

I can't believe I have to make this argument from the right.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

It’s sad how the side that’s previously punished Chick Fil A for disagreeing with their politics is now against the punishment of Disney and the side that was previously against the punishment of Chick Fil A is now punishing Disney for disagreeing with their politics.

Once again proving the right and left are more alike than different. Right or wrong is simply based on whether they agree or disagree with your politics.

I oppose both and recognize them as the unconstitutional abuses of power that they are.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Portions were already zoned for amusements. Again, how does this even relate to the situation where the county is assuming billions in new liabilities without their involvement?



It's not retaliation - it's establishing a point of control and avenue to ensure they are partners in Disney's plans vs being ran over. It's about preventing by-right development they can't have a say in.

The county has no issue by by-right development. This isn’t going to cause them to suddenly have an issue with it.

 

[Disstevefan1]

DeSantis' line at the press conference on this topic yesterday was generally "we are interested in the best interests of Floridians and won't have our state run by woke CEO's from California".

If there was a focus group watching, the dials would have broken off it would have been so positive for all political leaning groups in the state. Nobody likes Californians trying to bully their state.

He is on solid ground politically on this issue.

Best interests of SOME Floridians, not the ones who live in Orange and Osceola counties...