Ron DeSantis appoints co-author of the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill to the new governing district of Walt Disney World

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Ron DeSantis at Reedy Creek Improvement District

Posted: Monday February 27, 2023 10:51m ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Bridget Ziegler, one of the authors of Florida's controversial Parental Bill of Rights law, has been appointed as one of five board members on the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, replacing the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The appointment of Zeigler appears to double down on the state's retaliation against Disney for their opposition to the Parental Bill of Rights, also known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Another member of the new board is Ron Peri, a former senior pastor of Evangel Baptist Church and now CEO of The Gathering, which describes itself as a "way to reach and disciple men from all walks of life."

Rounding out the new new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, are Martin Garcia, Brian Aungst and Mike Sasso, all lawyers. Garcia is a big donor to the Florida Republican Party who donated heavily to the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC in 2022.

Ron DeSantis at Reedy Creek Improvement District

The bill that DeSantis has signed today at Walt Disney World's Reedy Creek Fire Station 4 replaces the governing body's board with five members appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In addition, the Reedy Creek Improvement District will be renamed "Central Florida Tourism Oversight District." Disney will be responsible for paying hundreds of millions in outstanding Reedy Creek debt.

Reedy Creek Improvement District overview

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mkt2 days ago

Something something gabagool something

MisterPenguin3 days ago

Ohh? Talkin' bout Wegman's are we? The pastrami?... To die fohr.

Figgy13 days ago

It's pronounced Joisey;)

JoeCamel3 days ago

I can hear the accent in that post

Figgy13 days ago

When in the Orlando area we usually shop at Whole Foods over Publix

dmc4933 days ago

@Figgy1 those there are fighting words, bring it on

Figgy13 days ago

Wegmans is much better than Publix for just about everything

LAKid533 days ago

You needed to go to the #1 party school. 😉 The Publix next to FSU's campus...and right across from fraternity row...was quite buzzing on Wednesday nights. I learned quickly to avoid it on that night.

Comped4 days ago

Really? I've never heard of that and I've been to multiple Publixes around UCF campuses while a student haha.

Captain Barbossa4 days ago

Lucky Florida. All the Publix’s in my area are where the local senior swinger clubs convene 🤢

MisterPenguin4 days ago

That's a Florida wedding shoot.

mkt4 days ago

Brian4 days ago

Sir, this is a Publix thread.

eddie1044 days ago

What good does DeSantis provide being in the Senate ? His personality is as lackluster as his policies and with Trump back in the White House his political future is based on his success. Nobody is gonna be checking for those type of politicians any longer if the next four years turns out be garbage.