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Council removes Tesla from cooperative purchase list after debate over safety and procurement
Summary
Council approved cooperative contracts for fleet purchases but voted to remove Tesla Inc. from the vendor list after an amendment prompted debate over safety reports, litigation and procurement precedent.
Charlotte City Council voted to approve cooperative contract awards for a range of vehicles and equipment but approved an amendment removing Tesla, Inc. from the vendor list in item 43.
Councilmember Lawanna Mayfield proposed the amendment to remove vendor line item 25‑11‑0912 (Tesla, Inc.) from the cooperative contract award. Mayfield cited reports of quality and safety concerns and national litigation involving the manufacturer, and she said the city should not use tax dollars to increase its fleet purchases…
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