The friendly competition between Long Beach and Downey to bring in a Tesla Motor Co. manufacturing and assembly plant -- and the 1,000 to 1,200 jobs that would accompany it -- keeps heating up. After Downey officials visiteds the CEO's office earlier this month to deliver a gift basket, Long Beach City Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske created the below video to poke a little fun at Downey's efforts.
We haven't heard yet from Downey about which city will win, but the Bay Area company is expected to announce it anytime.
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