HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Two New Jersey Assembly candidates argue that the state should terminate a ten-year-old " Tesla Loophole This allows the automaker to sell directly to consumers rather than solely relying on dealership networks, thus benefiting the company.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla of Hoboken and Katie Brennan, an affordable housing specialist from Jersey City—who are competing against each other in the upcoming Democratic primary for two positions in June—stated that Elon Musk, the wealthiest person globally, does not deserve such privileges. preference That he initially obtained when his electric vehicles entered the market anew.
The exemption was established in 2015 to permit Tesla to sell vehicles directly to customers, whereas other car manufacturers have to go through dealerships for their sales; this information comes from the two sources mentioned.
The exemption became law In 2016, according to contemporaneous reports, this was during Governor Chris Christie's tenure.
As per the duo’s statement, 'The exemption was initially implemented to assist Tesla in entering the market since they were then the sole major producer of electric cars.' They further noted, 'In 2015, merely 54,000 electric vehicles were purchased in America, which is significantly less than the 1.2 million units sold in 2024.'
Bhalla stated, "Now that electric vehicles are common, there’s no justification for Tesla receiving preferential treatment. Should direct-to-consumer sales be deemed appropriate, every company must have access to this option. Conversely, if it isn’t suitable, we ought to eliminate the 'Tesla exception’ and establish an equitable marketplace."
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Both contenders pointed out the "ironic contradiction" of Tesla getting preferential treatment when CEO Elon Musk has been orchestrating large-scale unlawful firings of government employees and reducing funding for various federal initiatives. He backs these actions using baseless claims of deceit and inefficiency.
As a specialized governmental employee, Musk has supervised and orchestrated tens of thousands of dismissals within federal agencies. including Veterans Affairs , Social Security, and public healthcare.
This week, Federal Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. indicated that a minimum of 20 percent Some of the dismissed healthcare employees might need to be rehired. In some cases, courts have reversed the terminations, which could result in taxpayers footing the bill for legal costs.
Authorities stated that the employees were dismissed not due to any fault but because they were considered "provisional staff," which means they had been newly employed or could have transferred from different offices following an extended period elsewhere. disabled veterans and others .
It's ridiculous that New Jersey is offering Tesla preferential treatment, considering both the policy implications and what Elon Musk is doing to damage our state," stated Brennan. "While he professes to search for deceit and inefficiency, he himself benefits from exclusive regulations that no other business enjoys.
She added, "The purpose of the government isn't to increase Tesla's profit margins."
The duo is competing in the Democratic primary for the New Jersey Assembly in the 32nd Legislative District, covering Hoboken and Downtown Jersey City.
In June 2025, they will compete against two additional Democratic slates for the two available positions, followed by facing off against various contenders in the general election in November.
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