Elon Musk's social media company, X, is leaving San Francisco for Texas. City officials are not upset about the departure, citing changes in the company and dissatisfaction with San Francisco's tax policies and politics.
Key Points
Twitter's move to Mid-Market in 2012 boosted the neighborhood's economy
Pandemic and Musk's acquisition led to X becoming a ghost town in San Francisco
Musk criticized San Francisco's tax policies and liberal politics
Pros
City officials are less willing to cater to companies considering a move
The move may lead to reevaluation of tax policies and business relationships in the city
Cons
Loss of a tech company headquarters in San Francisco
Increase in office vacancy rate in the Mid-Market area