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Taylor council approves grant-funded Tesla Cybertruck for police after debate over serviceability and necessity
Summary
Council approved purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck (not to exceed $84,750) for police using community energy management grant funds after debate about ballistic capability, local serviceability and alternatives; motion passed on roll call, 4–2.
Taylor City Council approved the purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck for use by the police department, funded by a community energy management grant, after a contentious discussion among council members and public commenters.
Police and public-safety staff described the Cybertruck as a purpose-built vehicle with payload capacity, charging capability and ballistic protection suitable for specific tactical deployments. "There's ballistic…
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