Summary
An election on Saturday will determine if Boca Chica Village in Texas, heavily influenced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will become the new municipality of Starbase, with most eligible voters being SpaceX employees. The proposed city would establish a local government with authority over planning and taxation, but faces opposition from residents concerned about environmental impacts. If approved, Bobby Peden, a SpaceX vice-president, is set to become the first mayor, and the new city could gain control over local highway access during rocket launches, raising potential conflicts with county officials.
