Overview

• Glen Gilzean, a DeSantis ally and current head of Disney’s governing district, announced his resignation amid political controversies.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has nominated Stephanie Kopelousos, a key adviser and recent campaign team member, to replace Gilzean.
• Kopelousos’s nomination is pending approval by the board, which consists entirely of DeSantis appointees.
• Critics argue the appointment reflects a pattern of political favoritism, while supporters highlight Kopelousos’s extensive government experience.
• The transition comes after a series of legal and ethical challenges faced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.