Disney World went through some HUGE changes in 2022.
Walt Disney World entrance
After a battle with Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis, the Reedy Creek District was dissolved and replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, with board members appointed by DeSantis. One member of that board is Glen Gilzean, who resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission after being advised that public employees were not permitted to serve on the government watchdog panel. Now, a member of the Florida Ethics Commission has been awarded a large contract by the board.
Here’s a little background: Gilzean was a chairman of the Florida Ethics Commission but was also an administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. However, Steven Zuilkowski, the ethics commission’s general counsel, stated that Gilzean could not hold both positions. Therefore, Gilzean resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission
©Orlando Sentinel | Glen Gilzean, left, and board member Ron Peri, right
According to Fox 30, though, a current Florida Ethics Commission member who worked with Gilzean just several months ago, Freddy Figgers, to develop a new system to improve wireless 911 calls. Gilzean said, “The district is investing a million dollars for a new communication network and completely separating from the Walt Disney World system.”
©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream
Emails show that district board members reached out to Figgers early in August 2023, who is also the CEO of Figgers Communication, Inc. A week later, the board sent a contract to Figgers’ consulting firm and finalized it without accepting bids from other companies. According to the board, this was because Figgers committed to a shorter timeframe to do the work.
The contract is to improve wireless 911 calls
Figgers media team said, “This new architecture will enable all wireless emergency calls to be directly routed to the district’s 911 system, significantly reducing response times and potentially saving lives.” The team also said the agreed-upon contract would be less than a million dollars, although it did not provide an actual number.
EPCOT
We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
Universal Approved for New Special Taxing District in Florida After DeSantis Took It Away from Disney
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!
Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023.
What do you think will happen with the Central Florida Oversight Tourism Board? Let us know in the comments!
The post NEWS: DeSantis’ Reedy Creek Board Grants Million Dollar Contract first appeared on the disney food blog.