Bush post raises eyebrows
The former governor has joined the board of a bank whose chief got breaks from him.
When an Orlando bank appointed former Gov. Jeb Bush to its board last month, it heralded his eight years in the governor's mansion.
Bush would bring "tremendous talent, leadership and vision" to CNL Bancshares Inc., stated a news release quoting its board chairman, James Seneff.
What the release didn't mention was that four years before the appointment, Bush's administration approved a lucrative tax break for a company that Seneff heads.
Bush's office approved $3.1-million in state and local tax refunds to be paid over eight years to CNL Holdings, which has ties to CNL Bancshares. State records show the company has collected $181,875 so far.
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Of course, this is the same guy who invested state money in ENRON and risky mortgage funds! He certainly has the economic savvy to be on a bank board!