A city council meeting in California that proposed banning the entry of new contracts with companies controlled by Elon Musk got weird and ironic on Tuesday night after councilmembers were forced to admit some of the entities would benefit the community.<\/p>\n
The City of Davis in California<\/a> held a weekly city council meeting on Tuesday, where it voted on a proposal called \u201cResolution Ending Engagement With Elon Musk-Controlled Companies and To Encourage CalPERS To Divest Stock In These Companies.\u201d<\/p>\n The proposal claimed that Musk \u201d has used his influence and corporate platforms to promote political ideologies and activities that threaten democratic norms and institutions, including campaign finance activities that raise ethical and legal concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n We reported on it on Tuesday before the meeting:<\/p>\n California city weighs banning Elon Musk companies like Tesla and SpaceX<\/a><\/p>\n However, the meeting is now published online, and it truly got strange.<\/p>\n While it was supported by various members of the community, you could truly tell who was completely misinformed about the influence of Musk\u2019s companies, their current status from an economic and competitive standpoint, and how much some of Musk\u2019s companies\u2019 projects benefit the community<\/a>.<\/p>\n City Council Member Admits Starlink is Helpful<\/p>\n One City Council member was forced to admit that Starlink, the satellite internet project established by Musk\u2019s SpaceX<\/a>, was beneficial to the community because the emergency response system utilized it for EMS, Fire, and Police communications in the event of a power outage.<\/p>\n After public comments were heard, councilmembers amended some of the language in the proposal to not include Starlink because of its benefits to public safety.<\/p>\n One community member even said, \u201cThere should be exceptions to the rule.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 After the City of Davis, California, held its City Council meeting on Tuesday and voted on a resolution called \u201cResolution Ending Engagement With Elon Musk-Controlled Companies and To Encourage CalPERS To Divest Stock In These Companies,\u201d it was forced to admit that it needs\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hQiCIX3yll<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) February 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Community Members Report Out of Touch Mainstream Media Narratives<\/p>\n Many community members very obviously read big bold headlines about how horribly Tesla is performing in terms of electric vehicles. Many pointed to \u201clabor intimidation\u201d tactics being used at the company\u2019s Fremont Factory, racial discrimination lawsuits, and Musk\u2019s political involvement as clear-cut reasons why Davis should not consider his companies for future contracts.<\/p>\n However, it was interesting to hear some of them speak, very obviously out of touch with reality.<\/p>\n Musk has encouraged unions to propose organizing at the Fremont Factory, stating that many employees would not be on board because they are already treated very well. In 2022, he invited Union leaders to come to Fremont \u201cat their convenience.\u201d<\/p>\n The UAW never took the opportunity.<\/p>\n Some have argued that Tesla prevented pro-union clothing at Fremont, which it did for safety reasons. An appeals court sided with Tesla<\/a>, stating that the company had a right to enforce work uniforms to ensure employee safety.<\/p>\n Another community member said that Tesla was losing market share in the U.S. due to growing competition from legacy automakers.<\/p>\n \u201cPlus, these existing auto companies have learned a lot from what Tesla has done,\u201d she said. Interestingly, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have all pulled back from their EV ambitions significantly. All three took billions in financial hits<\/a>.<\/p>\n One Resident Crosses a Line<\/p>\n One resident\u2019s time at the podium included this:<\/p>\n Another member of the community did this\u2026a member of the City Council admonished him and it came to a verbal spat https:\/\/t.co\/zWvKCiCkie<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1L334qq9av<\/a><\/p>\n