DeSantis smashes Hyatt for grooming kids
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His handling of Disney has been imperfect, but I still think he's been strong.
What was imperfect about it? At least according to Legal Mindset (who’s area of expertise is Florida Special District law), DeSantis pretty much did everything he could have to Disney, and didn’t really miss any beats.
New supervisory board but same priorities. Tax exemption and other benefits over potential competitors.
If you are talking about things like exceptions to sales and property taxes, that is stuff the all Special Districts get, not just Disney. They are just hoping you don’t know that. Andrew lined it all out here.
I'll have a look, but there are special district perks unique to Disney. It can create public utilities, like a water treatment plant and sewage system, or build an airport without state intervention or the usual bureaucracy. Not all special districts can do that, nor can they impose on neighbouring land through eminent domain. I'm not sure about tax exemption, but certainly the magnitude is unique. Furthermore, several direct competitors are not part of special districts at all.