eddie104
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I think that’s coming now that DeSantis isn’t so focused on his political ambitions.
Does he really want to drag this any longer ???
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Does he really want to drag this any longer ???
flynnibus
Premium Member
Seems too petty for these players who know the board they are playing on. I'd wager the Gov didn't think they were doing enough and is clearing the deck for another push.
SplashJacket
Well-Known Member
It does counter all sanity.
Maybe he believes it'll help keep him relevant until a 2028 presidential campaign push?
Stripes
Premium Member
I think Garcia is trying to leave before the judge rules on Disney’s preliminary injunction where they are requesting CFTOD to image Garcia’s phone.Martin Garcia is reportedly out at the CFTOD.
"ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continued Wednesday with the departure of its board chairman who had been highly critical of Disney.
Martin Garcia’s departure as chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is coming a week after the district’s administrator, Glen Gilzean, left to accept an appointment by DeSantis as interim elections supervisor in Orange County, the home of Orlando, at half his district’s $400,000 salary.
Martin didn’t respond to an email seeking comment on Wednesday.
In an email, DeSantis’ communications director, Bryan Griffin, thanked Garcia for “successfully navigating” the transition of the district from a governing body controlled by Disney supporters to the current iteration controlled by DeSantis appointees.
Garcia “developed a new district focused on transparency and the elimination of corporate welfare,” Griffin said.
The Republican governor also recommended that a former senior advisor, Stephanie Kopelousos, be named the district’s new administrator. Kopelousos was a director of legislative affairs for DeSantis and previously served in other administrations of Florida governors.
“We are glad to see her step into this leadership role as the District embarks upon the next chapter in its efforts to ensure an even and transparent playing field for the businesses that operate in Central Florida,” Griffin said."
Full article at the link below.
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov.apnews.com
Figgy1
Well-Known Member
I think we have the winner here^^^^
Brian
Well-Known Member
Official/professional phone or personal? If it's the former, that seems reasonable. The latter, there's some privacy considerations to be had (from an ethical standpoint).
Stripes
Premium Member
The public records administrator for the district testified under oath that Garcia was conducting official district business using his personal device. Those messages are public records according to Florida Chapter 119 and the district is failing to retain those records.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
Almost as if they’re all crooks, and everything they and DeSantis have accused Disney and the former board of being.
Brian
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the details. Conducting official business on one's personal device while your organization is under legal scrutiny falls into FAFO territory, in my humble opinion.
Or the recent settlement announced with regards to what exactly HB1557 limits, showing how overly broad and nebulous the bill was in the first place?
One would think a lawyer would be familiar with Sunshine....
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
The fun never stops at the CFTOD. This is entertaining to watch.Martin Garcia is reportedly out at the CFTOD.
"ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continued Wednesday with the departure of its board chairman who had been highly critical of Disney.
Martin Garcia’s departure as chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is coming a week after the district’s administrator, Glen Gilzean, left to accept an appointment by DeSantis as interim elections supervisor in Orange County, the home of Orlando, at half his district’s $400,000 salary.
Martin didn’t respond to an email seeking comment on Wednesday.
In an email, DeSantis’ communications director, Bryan Griffin, thanked Garcia for “successfully navigating” the transition of the district from a governing body controlled by Disney supporters to the current iteration controlled by DeSantis appointees.
Garcia “developed a new district focused on transparency and the elimination of corporate welfare,” Griffin said.
The Republican governor also recommended that a former senior advisor, Stephanie Kopelousos, be named the district’s new administrator. Kopelousos was a director of legislative affairs for DeSantis and previously served in other administrations of Florida governors.
“We are glad to see her step into this leadership role as the District embarks upon the next chapter in its efforts to ensure an even and transparent playing field for the businesses that operate in Central Florida,” Griffin said."
Full article at the link below.
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov.
Figgy1
Well-Known Member
More akin to
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JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
I don't see how leaving would change any access granted to his phone. Before or after it is still evidence and records that should be kept
It won’t change access but this way he can go into hiding and not be subject to public ridicule at the monthly
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
We are capable of ridiculing him present or not
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
That’s all well and good that Garcia is out, but in the big picture does it matter? He’ll just put another puppet in charge, any actual updates on the big picture? I feel like Disney has their strongest chance with the appealed suit then the one the board pushed on them at the state level.
