Fla., House Approves State Control Over Disney's Special Tax District
Politics & Government Fla., House Approves State Control Over Disney's Special Tax District The GOP-controlled state House passed legislation Thursday to assume state control over Disney World's special tax district. ReplyFebruary 9, 2023 The GOP-controlled state House passed legislation Thursday to assume state control over Disney World’s special tax district, with the governor able to make all board appointments. Democratic state Rep. Anna Eskamani of Orlando attempted to ensure that the five-member board include local elected officials, but that failed. Some House Democrats argued that the move to restructure the tax district is a result of Gov. The special tax district – which spans 25,000 acres in Orange and Osceola counties – acts as a local government that provides services, such as building roads and has its own fire department.
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