Several Democratic members of Congress, led by Michael Garrett, introduced in the N.C. Senate, the 'Mickey´s Freedom Restoration Act,' in an attempt to have Walt Disney World relocate to their state. The legislator criticizes that Florida is putting its economy at risk because of its "culture war" and has proposed the creation of a commission to look for the most suitable locations and tax incentives so that the company can decide whether or not to take the plunge.
Along with my colleagues, I’ve introduced SB594, Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act. North Carolina is a great place to do business. Politicians who put their economy at risk to boost their own political ambitions are a liability. pic.twitter.com/azktbqZcSp
— Sen. Michael Garrett (@MichaelKGarrett) April 19, 2023
The senator emphasized that "North Carolina is a great place to do business" and harshly criticized Ron DeSantis' anti-Woke policies and his ongoing war with the animation company. "Politicians who put their economy at risk to boost their own political ambitions are a liability," he noted in a Twitter thread.
Locations, investments and tax incentives to convince Disney
Garrett recalled that North Carolina suffered the consequences of a similar situation, and the damage it did to state coffers and citizens: "Our state learned this lesson the hard way, when HB2 passed, other states capitalized on our disgraceful misstep. Therefore, he invited Disney "and all other businesses seeking refuge from the culture war madness gripping the state of Florida." to move.
The text provides for the creation of a commission with the mission of "identify ideal locations across North Carolina suitable for family theme parks." In addition, members who are part of it will have to study "infrastructure investments required, and tax incentives needed to incentivize relocation."
Our bill forms a commission to identify ideal locations across North Carolina suitable for family theme parks. Additionally, SB594 instructs the commission to determine infrastructure investments required, and tax incentives needed to incentivize relocation.
— Sen. Michael Garrett (@MichaelKGarrett) April 19, 2023
