Kamikaze
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Por que no los dos?
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AEfx
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The question to ask them, though, particularly as people that don't normally think about Disney, at all, is - would this change their vote?
I think some folks are making the mistake of viewing this situation in a vacuum, like somehow this is the only thing going on in Florida right now. Florida also just passed a law in the past weeks that has been one of the #1 goals of his Republican/conservative base for 50 years.
Given that they see that as a momentous win they have been fighting a half a century for, I somehow doubt that many are going to say "Ugh, but he was so mean to Disney!", a company they are not largely enamored with to begin with.
If Disney can put a spin, turn non believers into believers , preach the truth , crucify the enemy , then Disney PR is there to make it happen.
JusticeDisney
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One too many “thens.”So then a “not a problem, problem” then?
Sirwalterraleigh
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Good point…my daydreaming always kicks in
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Sirwalterraleigh
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"Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney on Thursday that some of its company records could be subject to the state’s public records law and available to any Floridian who wants to see them.
Her letter to CEO Bob Iger came as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies work to get more details on agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the governmental entity previously controlled by the entertainment giant.
“Those agreements supposedly transfer certain government functions to Disney,” Moody wrote. “I am writing because these agreements may render Disney subject to Florida’s public records laws.”
Her letter didn’t demand any specific records from Disney, instead putting the corporation on notice it may violate Florida law if it withholds information. Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of DeSantis’ new Disney World tourism oversight board say they found “11th-hour agreements” with their predecessors that allow Disney to set its own utility rates, manage future development and review aesthetic changes to the district’s buildings.
Those agreements were between Disney, a private company, and Reedy Creek, a special taxing district subject to Florida’s public records law.
Reedy Creek, now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is responsible for fire protection, planning, utilities and other government services for Disney World.
Under a previous arrangement, Disney effectively controlled the Reedy Creek district because it got to elect the five board members. Now, the governor appoints the board.
The previous board approved the Disney deals just ahead of DeSantis’ takeover of the board.
As a result of the agreements, Disney’s records dealing with “development of Disney-owned properties in Florida, rate setting for utilities and other similar matters” where it “purports to exercise delegated government functions” could be open to the public, Moody wrote in her letter.
“Please also be advised there is generally no attorney-client or work product privilege when dealing with public records,” she wrote.
Moody’s office filed a public records request on March 30 with Reedy Creek but was told no responsive records exist.
Moody sought “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”
John Guard, chief deputy attorney general, sent a follow-up letter on Monday taking issue with the district’s response and broadening the request. He gave the Reedy Creek district until April 24 to respond.
In addition to Moody’s probe, the state’s chief inspector general is investigating. That position is appointed by the governor.
Florida law deems records to be public for private companies that are acting on behalf of a public agency or performing a governmental function. It’s not “clear cut” that would apply to Disney, said Barbara Petersen, director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability and an expert on the public records law.
“It will all have to shake out in court,” she said."
www.orlandosentinel.com
Her letter to CEO Bob Iger came as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies work to get more details on agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the governmental entity previously controlled by the entertainment giant.
“Those agreements supposedly transfer certain government functions to Disney,” Moody wrote. “I am writing because these agreements may render Disney subject to Florida’s public records laws.”
Her letter didn’t demand any specific records from Disney, instead putting the corporation on notice it may violate Florida law if it withholds information. Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of DeSantis’ new Disney World tourism oversight board say they found “11th-hour agreements” with their predecessors that allow Disney to set its own utility rates, manage future development and review aesthetic changes to the district’s buildings.
Those agreements were between Disney, a private company, and Reedy Creek, a special taxing district subject to Florida’s public records law.
Reedy Creek, now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is responsible for fire protection, planning, utilities and other government services for Disney World.
Under a previous arrangement, Disney effectively controlled the Reedy Creek district because it got to elect the five board members. Now, the governor appoints the board.
The previous board approved the Disney deals just ahead of DeSantis’ takeover of the board.
As a result of the agreements, Disney’s records dealing with “development of Disney-owned properties in Florida, rate setting for utilities and other similar matters” where it “purports to exercise delegated government functions” could be open to the public, Moody wrote in her letter.
“Please also be advised there is generally no attorney-client or work product privilege when dealing with public records,” she wrote.
Moody’s office filed a public records request on March 30 with Reedy Creek but was told no responsive records exist.
Moody sought “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”
John Guard, chief deputy attorney general, sent a follow-up letter on Monday taking issue with the district’s response and broadening the request. He gave the Reedy Creek district until April 24 to respond.
In addition to Moody’s probe, the state’s chief inspector general is investigating. That position is appointed by the governor.
Florida law deems records to be public for private companies that are acting on behalf of a public agency or performing a governmental function. It’s not “clear cut” that would apply to Disney, said Barbara Petersen, director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability and an expert on the public records law.
“It will all have to shake out in court,” she said."
Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law
www.orlandosentinel.com
Elijah Abrams
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- In the Parks
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This sounds bad, right?"Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney on Thursday that some of its company records could be subject to the state’s public records law and available to any Floridian who wants to see them.
Her letter to CEO Bob Iger came as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies work to get more details on agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the governmental entity previously controlled by the entertainment giant.
“Those agreements supposedly transfer certain government functions to Disney,” Moody wrote. “I am writing because these agreements may render Disney subject to Florida’s public records laws.”
Her letter didn’t demand any specific records from Disney, instead putting the corporation on notice it may violate Florida law if it withholds information. Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of DeSantis’ new Disney World tourism oversight board say they found “11th-hour agreements” with their predecessors that allow Disney to set its own utility rates, manage future development and review aesthetic changes to the district’s buildings.
Those agreements were between Disney, a private company, and Reedy Creek, a special taxing district subject to Florida’s public records law.
Reedy Creek, now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is responsible for fire protection, planning, utilities and other government services for Disney World.
Under a previous arrangement, Disney effectively controlled the Reedy Creek district because it got to elect the five board members. Now, the governor appoints the board.
The previous board approved the Disney deals just ahead of DeSantis’ takeover of the board.
As a result of the agreements, Disney’s records dealing with “development of Disney-owned properties in Florida, rate setting for utilities and other similar matters” where it “purports to exercise delegated government functions” could be open to the public, Moody wrote in her letter.
“Please also be advised there is generally no attorney-client or work product privilege when dealing with public records,” she wrote.
Moody’s office filed a public records request on March 30 with Reedy Creek but was told no responsive records exist.
Moody sought “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”
John Guard, chief deputy attorney general, sent a follow-up letter on Monday taking issue with the district’s response and broadening the request. He gave the Reedy Creek district until April 24 to respond.
In addition to Moody’s probe, the state’s chief inspector general is investigating. That position is appointed by the governor.
Florida law deems records to be public for private companies that are acting on behalf of a public agency or performing a governmental function. It’s not “clear cut” that would apply to Disney, said Barbara Petersen, director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability and an expert on the public records law.
“It will all have to shake out in court,” she said."
Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law
Disstevefan1
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Trump discussing with RonnyBaby about the possibility of being his running mate.
At first when Trump starting to attack RonnyBaby, I did not understand it. NOW I GET IT!
Apparently Trump already knew what we are all now realizing about RonnyBaby.
Surferboy567
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Of course they don’t exist why would they have records “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”"Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney on Thursday that some of its company records could be subject to the state’s public records law and available to any Floridian who wants to see them.
Her letter to CEO Bob Iger came as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies work to get more details on agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the governmental entity previously controlled by the entertainment giant.
“Those agreements supposedly transfer certain government functions to Disney,” Moody wrote. “I am writing because these agreements may render Disney subject to Florida’s public records laws.”
Her letter didn’t demand any specific records from Disney, instead putting the corporation on notice it may violate Florida law if it withholds information. Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of DeSantis’ new Disney World tourism oversight board say they found “11th-hour agreements” with their predecessors that allow Disney to set its own utility rates, manage future development and review aesthetic changes to the district’s buildings.
Those agreements were between Disney, a private company, and Reedy Creek, a special taxing district subject to Florida’s public records law.
Reedy Creek, now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is responsible for fire protection, planning, utilities and other government services for Disney World.
Under a previous arrangement, Disney effectively controlled the Reedy Creek district because it got to elect the five board members. Now, the governor appoints the board.
The previous board approved the Disney deals just ahead of DeSantis’ takeover of the board.
As a result of the agreements, Disney’s records dealing with “development of Disney-owned properties in Florida, rate setting for utilities and other similar matters” where it “purports to exercise delegated government functions” could be open to the public, Moody wrote in her letter.
“Please also be advised there is generally no attorney-client or work product privilege when dealing with public records,” she wrote.
Moody’s office filed a public records request on March 30 with Reedy Creek but was told no responsive records exist.
Moody sought “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”
John Guard, chief deputy attorney general, sent a follow-up letter on Monday taking issue with the district’s response and broadening the request. He gave the Reedy Creek district until April 24 to respond.
In addition to Moody’s probe, the state’s chief inspector general is investigating. That position is appointed by the governor.
Florida law deems records to be public for private companies that are acting on behalf of a public agency or performing a governmental function. It’s not “clear cut” that would apply to Disney, said Barbara Petersen, director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability and an expert on the public records law.
“It will all have to shake out in court,” she said."
Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law
They haven’t done anything illegal.
networkpro
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Like or hate Trump, he knows how to size up people.
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
This is so much fun."Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney on Thursday that some of its company records could be subject to the state’s public records law and available to any Floridian who wants to see them.
Her letter to CEO Bob Iger came as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies work to get more details on agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the governmental entity previously controlled by the entertainment giant.
“Those agreements supposedly transfer certain government functions to Disney,” Moody wrote. “I am writing because these agreements may render Disney subject to Florida’s public records laws.”
Her letter didn’t demand any specific records from Disney, instead putting the corporation on notice it may violate Florida law if it withholds information. Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of DeSantis’ new Disney World tourism oversight board say they found “11th-hour agreements” with their predecessors that allow Disney to set its own utility rates, manage future development and review aesthetic changes to the district’s buildings.
Those agreements were between Disney, a private company, and Reedy Creek, a special taxing district subject to Florida’s public records law.
Reedy Creek, now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is responsible for fire protection, planning, utilities and other government services for Disney World.
Under a previous arrangement, Disney effectively controlled the Reedy Creek district because it got to elect the five board members. Now, the governor appoints the board.
The previous board approved the Disney deals just ahead of DeSantis’ takeover of the board.
As a result of the agreements, Disney’s records dealing with “development of Disney-owned properties in Florida, rate setting for utilities and other similar matters” where it “purports to exercise delegated government functions” could be open to the public, Moody wrote in her letter.
“Please also be advised there is generally no attorney-client or work product privilege when dealing with public records,” she wrote.
Moody’s office filed a public records request on March 30 with Reedy Creek but was told no responsive records exist.
Moody sought “documents discussing an intention or goal of circumventing, avoiding, frustrating, mitigating or otherwise attempting to avoid the effects of anticipated actions by the Florida governor and the Florida Legislature.”
John Guard, chief deputy attorney general, sent a follow-up letter on Monday taking issue with the district’s response and broadening the request. He gave the Reedy Creek district until April 24 to respond.
In addition to Moody’s probe, the state’s chief inspector general is investigating. That position is appointed by the governor.
Florida law deems records to be public for private companies that are acting on behalf of a public agency or performing a governmental function. It’s not “clear cut” that would apply to Disney, said Barbara Petersen, director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability and an expert on the public records law.
“It will all have to shake out in court,” she said."
Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law
Chi84
Premium Member
They should answer that they anticipated the Florida governor and legislature to act with integrity and in full compliance with the law. So no documents were needed to circumvent its anticipated actions. (That’s a ridiculously worded request; send one back.)
flynnibus
Premium Member
Its more flailing around trying to project fear.
Besides, the records in question would be limited to these topics of RCES and the district - not everything in Disney
Schmidt
Well-Known Member
oh. gotcha. Thx
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Wait….you’re just NOW feeling like this?!?
It’s been a stunt since the Jump…a display in lack of political savvy.
Embarrassing lack of strategic vision
peter11435
Well-Known Member
I would actually agree with you.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
They have to amend the Florida Constitution to do so. Put an amendment on the ballot for 2024 and needs to pass by a minimum of 60%.
Highly unlikely voters will go for it.