Posted on Apr 22, 2022
DeSantis wanted to punish Disney. Repealing its tax status may hurt taxpayers instead
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill stripping Disney World of its status as an "independent special district," fulfilling his request to punish the Disney company for its stances on social and education issues.
The bill will undercut Disney's autonomy, but it could impose a steep cost on Orange and Osceola counties, where the theme park is located. The two counties would inherit the Disney district's debts, which officials say would result in higher taxes.
Here's a quick rundown of the situation:
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill stripping Disney World of its status as an "independent special district," fulfilling his request to punish the Disney company for its stances on social and education issues.
The bill will undercut Disney's autonomy, but it could impose a steep cost on Orange and Osceola counties, where the theme park is located. The two counties would inherit the Disney district's debts, which officials say would result in higher taxes.
Here's a quick rundown of the situation:
DeSantis wanted to punish Disney. Repealing its tax status may hurt taxpayers instead
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They will continue to vote against their interests for the sake of their party.
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Disney needs to stay out of politics and keep at what they do best...entertain! Easy fix...raise the entertainment tax in the state and guess what, now it is off the taxpayers back and on the tourists and and the mega parks...that will make up the difference.
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