.GovRonDeSantis punched back in his dispute with Disney by vowing to investigate the multibillion-dollar corporation's taxes on Disney hotels and imposing tolls on the roads that serve the theme parks.
This is the latest step in DeSantis's battle with Disney after it was revealed that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District Board of Supervisors made a deal with Disney to undermine Florida's takeover of the district to prevent the governor's administration from having influence over the park's dealings.“They are not superior to the people of Florida,” DeSantis said during a Thursday evening appearance at Hillsdale College in Michigan.
The governor called for a full inspection of the board and its employees and their communications relating to the district and also asked for information regarding any financial gain or benefits gained by Disney World due to the district. News emerged that the previous board had signed an agreement with Disney on Feb. 8 that stripped powers from the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, created by DeSantis in an attempt to limit Disney's autonomy, which it has held since 1967.
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