DeSantis signs law dissolving Reedy Creek, putting Disney’s improvement district under state control

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law on Monday dissolving Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District putting it under state control.

“Today, the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end,” DeSantis said.

Read: Bill to replace Disney’s Reedy Creek district on Gov. DeSantis’ desk to sign

DeSantis said the change takes away Disney’s self-governing status and put’s the state in control.

Read: Why experts say Disney won’t fight Reedy Creek district law in court

DeSantis has appointed the following people to run the state-controlled board:

• Martin Garcia, an attorney from Tampa, as chairman
• Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler
• Clearwater attorney Brian Aungst
• Attorney Michael Sasso
• Chairman and CEO of The Gathering USA Ron Peri

Read: What will Disney’s new Reedy Creek district look like?

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