Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill seeking to repeal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which was replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), per the Orlando Sentinel. Proposed Bill to Undo DeSantis Takeover According to Stewart, CFTOD has “been plagued … Read more
A group called “Disney Defenders” handed the members of the Governor DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors “pink slips” during their meeting on Wednesday. The group is collecting signatures for two petitions, one to restore the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District and the other to prevent political retaliation. ‘Disney Defenders’ Give CFTOD … Read more
More than 30 employees have resigned from Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District due to an “uncomfortable,” “stressful,” and “toxic” work environment, according to a report by Jason Garcia for Seeking Rents. Garcia interviewed former employees and obtained several exit surveys that paint a bleak picture of the behind-the-scenes operations of the current … Read more
Walt Disney World has issued a subpoena for former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Administrator John Classe seeking various documents and information from his tenure with the District. Disney Files Subpoena for John Classe John Classe was the District Administrator for almost a decade. When RCID became the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), Classe … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors may be hiring a law professor to prepare a detailed research report identifying strengths and weaknesses in the District. The proposed research project is on Wednesday’s CFTOD Board agenda as item 8.1. Professor Donald J. Kochan is Executive Director of the Law & Economics Center … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 21, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
In a leaked email from an anonymous source, it was revealed that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has already ended the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program for their employees with no prior notice. CFTOD Board Ends Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit With No Notice Our source detailed that this change affects retired … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has issued a press release stating they have submitted a referral to the Florida Inspector General hoping to eliminate employee benefits for district employees like complimentary Walt Disney World passes and discounts. The CFTOD received a $492,382.96 bill from Disney for “Q1 FY22 Tickets,” prompting this move. In the … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, special advisor John Classe has officially ceased all work with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). John Classe Departs Formerly an administrator of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) for almost a decade, Classe was asked to stay behind and help organize the transition of the RCID into its … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors has approved the new Reedy Creek Fire Department contract. The CFTOD Board and fire department reached an agreement last week after negotiations had reopened the month before. Reedy Creek Fire Department Contract The Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members had originally voted to approve a new … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has reached an agreement with the Reedy Creek fire department’s union for one unit after reopening negotiations last month. Fire Department Agreement In May, 80% of 185 Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members voted to approve a lucrative new employment contract. Starting pay for firefighters would increase to $65,000 per year, … Read more
The president of the Reedy Creek Fire Department union blames fellow members sharing their new contract for the return to the negotiating table with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. In a message obtained by Florida Politics, union president Jon Shirey told members, “We just shot ourselves in the foot to the … Read more
The Central Florida Oversight District Board of Supervisors has delayed voting on the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s new employment contract and reopened negotiations, AP News reports. Last month, 80% of 185 Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members voted to approve a new employment contract. Under the new contract, starting pay for firefighters would increase to … Read more
According to recent court minutes documented for the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board (CFTOD) countersuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a hearing date has been set for 2 p.m. on Friday, July 14. This scheduled proceeding is slated to last one hour, and will be held in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit for … Read more
Judge Allen C. Winsor is set to take over the federal lawsuit Disney has filed against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District leaders, and just today, approved some pre-trial deadlines all parties have agreed to. In the most recent court document to be added to the case, a timeline for the … Read more