In Adelaide, community sentiment against a proposed Tesla battery factory led to a decisive rejection from residents. Despite the city council outlining potential benefits, such as job creation and economic output, nearly 95% of public submissions opposed the project, citing both Elon Musk's influence and environmental impacts as key reasons. The local council reported community dissatisfaction was so strong that they had to censor some submissions, highlighting the intense backlash against Musk and Tesla, as well as concerns over green space preservation and pollution.
Those against the proposal did not hold back on the reasons for their rejection with the city of Marion choosing to censor some submissions.
While environmental concerns played a part, the Tesla boss was the main reason people voted against the project.
The council has consulted the community and written a report that says the benefits... outweigh the geopolitical or symbolic criticisms expressed in submissions.
95% of submissions to the local council called for the proposal to be struck down, citing anti-Tesla and anti-Elon Musk sentiment.
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