Ron DeSantis Escalates Disney War by Going After Employee Benefits
Ron DeSantis to manage the special tax district containing Disney's Florida theme parks is calling for an investigation into whether their predecessors improperly spent over $2.5 million with the entertainment giant, to fund tickets and other perks for board members and employees.The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) alleges the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which used to oversee the area containing Disney's parks until DeSantis stepped in, used the money to pay for tickets and discounts for merchandise, food and beverages, hotel stays and water parks.
On Monday they urged the Florida Inspector General's office to launch a formal investigation.The Florida governor and 2024 presidential candidate had a major falling out with Disney after the company spoke out against his Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by critics, in 2022.
