Ex-Reedy Creek Administrator John Classe Leaves The CFTOD
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is no longer working with John Classe.
Classe, who was previously the administrator of the CFTOD, had also previously overseen the Reedy Creek Improvement District before the state dissolved that district.
District spokesman Alexei Woltornist confirmed that Classe’s last day was Monday.
“Mr. Classe was offered a consulting contract … to assist with the transition to the new leadership,” he said in an email. “That transition is now complete. The district thanks him for his service.”
Classe’s Contract Ran Through 2024
The CFTOD replaced Clasee with Glen Gilzean, who is the current district administrator in May. Classe, was kept on as an advisor under a contract that ran through May 2024.
Per the terms of the contract, Classe had the ability to resign, while the CFTOD had the ability to terminate the agreement early with or without reason. Among the reasons Classe could be terminated included “a failure or refusal to comply with directives from the Board or Board designees,” or criminal or ethical violation.
The district did not respond to questions about which party ended the contract and on what grounds.
DeSantis Vs. Disney
The CFTOD has been at the center of the ongoing battle between Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company.
Following the state’s dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which Creese led as administrator, DeSantis appointed the five person board for the new CFTOD.
When the board began their administration however, the learned that Disney had entered into last minute binding agreements with Reedy Creek in the waning days of that district’s existence.
The new board eventually declared the agreements null and void. Additionally, the filed suit in state court to declare the agreements void.
As always, be sure to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news surrounding the CFTOD and The Walt Disney Company.
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