Disney's Controversial Deal with DeSantis Raises Legal Concerns and Political Tensions
TL;DR
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight board have claimed that Disney's agreements to preserve its power over development in Central Florida violated state law, rendering them null and void. The board of supervisors overseeing the special taxing district that covers Disney World has asked staff for a resolution they plan to consider on April 26 voiding the agreements. This could set off a legal dispute and open another front in DeSantis’ battle with Disney.
- Disney's Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say Orlando Sentinel
- Disney lawyers worried about 'optics,' disguised their input in last-ditch development deal, emails show Fox News
- DeSantis allies ramp up battle against Disney to subvert power grab WFLA News Channel 8
- In DeSantis vs. Disney, what good can come for Floridians? | Letters Tampa Bay Times
- Disney Embraces Its Role as Hero to DeSantis's Villain Bloomberg
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