Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he is considering taxing Disney World hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its properties as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
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“They are no taller than the people of Florida,” DeSantis said during an event at Hillsdale College in Michigan. “So whether it’s hell or flood, we’ll make sure this Florida policy wins.”
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DeSantis and Disney have traded blows repeatedly over the past year. After the entertainment giant publicly opposed Florida legislation In an effort to limit discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, DeSantis decided to remove Disney’s special self-governing status.
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In February, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill to replace board controlled by the company which runs Disney World and one is run by DeSantis appointees. But before the vote, the original board passed a series of agreements that permitted disney retain most of its power, regardless of the controlling authority.
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According to DeSantis, Disney “was trying to get one of the doors out quickly,” DeSantis said earlier Thursday. Politico. “This story is not over yet. Buckle up.
On Monday, DeSantis asked his chief inspector general to begin investigating agreements made by boards of directors. Part of this investigation was to find out if any laws had been broken.
In response, Disney CEO Bob Iger called DeSantis’ actions “against the business” and “against Florida” at a shareholder meeting.
Disney was “trying to say that they should be able to operate outside the context of our constitutional system in Florida,” DeSantis said Thursday. “Ultimately, I can tell you that we will win on every Disney issue.”
Disney World did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
