[choffee]

I would imagine this is as much about having the authority delegated to SpaceX who will effectively run the city and so can issue permits and the like for building. Not some desire to make it a better place to work but just a better place to do business. The reason for the move from Cal is probably because of all their "red-tape" and this way they can play fast and loose with the environment and residents lives.

[ralferoo]

I'm sure his new city will also give generous tax breaks to the biggest employer in the city...