Disney4me Posted March 13, 2024 Report Share Posted March 13, 2024 The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been experiencing quite a staff shakeup lately. Reedy Creek Improvement District Once the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the CFTOD was taken over by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who quickly appointed his own members to the board. Since then, we’ve seen a mass employee exodus in the district and more recently, some changes to those DeSantis-appointed board members. Now, yet another CFTOD board member is out. Glen Gilzean isn’t the only Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board member to leave his post recently. According to the Associated Press, board chairman Martin Garcia has parted ways with the CFTOD. ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Communications director for DeSantis, Bryan Griffin, sent an email thanking Garcia for “successfully navigating” the transition of the district from the former Reedy Creek to the DeSantis-controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Griffin continued that Garcia “developed a new district focused on transparency and the elimination of corporate welfare.” ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream As of now, it’s unclear whether Garcia left on his own accord or if he was pushed out, and he has not made any statements. ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream This comes after Glen Gilzean, former District Administrator for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), was tapped by DeSantis to step in as interim Orange County Supervisor of Elections. Gilzean’s position remains empty on the board, but DeSantis has recommended Stephanie Kopelousos for the position. Kopelousos was a top DeSantis adviser who most recently served on his campaign for president. The CFTOD board will need to approve Kopelousos’s appointment before it’s official, but as the board members were appointed by DeSantis, the change is likely to pass. Glen Gilzean ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream We’ll keep you updated on how these changes might impact the district as it pertains to Disney World. For the latest news, stay tuned to DFB! Disney’s Power Through Special District Was ‘Unbelievable and Unprecedented’ Says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments.The post NEWS: DeSantis-appointed Board Chairman Suddenly Parts Ways with Disney District first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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