LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law on Monday dissolving Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District putting it under state control.
“Today, the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end,” DeSantis said.
Read: Bill to replace Disney’s Reedy Creek district on Gov. DeSantis’ desk to sign
DeSantis said the change takes away Disney’s self-governing status and put’s the state in control.
Read: Why experts say Disney won’t fight Reedy Creek district law in court
DeSantis has appointed the following people to run the state-controlled board:
- Martin Garcia, an attorney from Tampa, as chairman
- Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler
- Clearwater attorney Brian Aungst
- Attorney Michael Sasso
- Chairman and CEO of The Gathering USA Ron Peri
Read: What will Disney’s new Reedy Creek district look like?
Watch Monday’s full news conference below, and watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News for live updates:
Florida Ends the Corporate Kingdom https://t.co/N7lJA1BSXb
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 27, 2023
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