(CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JIMMY PATRONIS
STATEOF FLORIDA,
April 5, 2022
Mr. Elon Musk
2110 Ranch Road 620 S. #341886
Austin, Texas 78734
Dear Mr. Musk:
Congratulations on becoming the largest individual shareholder of Twitter. As you are well
aware, little-by-little Twitter has drifted away from its mission of providing a forum for the free
flow of ideas, and I’m hopeful that with your influence this platform can unwind some of its
‘garbage-adjacent censorship policies. With that in mind, I would like to invite you and your team
to the Sunshine State to experience all of the reasons why you should consider moving Twitter
headquarters out of California and to the Free State of Florida. I think Twitter’s culture could
benefit from being in a state that values liberty and has not been taken captive by the thought
police (unlike California). There is no Ministry of Truth here. Just freedom, beaches and a lot of
opportunity.
‘As Florida's Chief Financial Officer and a former small business owner myself, I have seen the
challenges the woke agenda, and ESG ideology, has caused social media platforms like Twitter.
Corporate glad-handing to online mobs has detracted from free speech and free thought. New
ideas are blocked, or muted, and creativity is demonized. For example, Twitter's recent
deplatforming of the Babylon Bee is a total disgrace. 1 wholeheartedly agree with you that free
speech is essential to a functioning democracy. In Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis’
leadership, we value free speech and honest debate, We also know what it means to grow ot
‘maintain a business and the tools they need to succeed.
You recently moved Tesla out of California due to their state government’s obvious distain for
your businesses and others like them. While Texas is an upgrade over California — a low bar —
you should seriously consider moving Twitter further east, In Florida, you won't have an
unreliable electric grid — problems you've already experienced in the Lone Star State. With my
time on the Florida Public Service Commission, I know firsthand the strength of Florida’s power
grid and, with what you have built with Starlink, this combination could provide the ultimate
backbone for the world’s largest social media company.
You already trust the Florida Space Coast with SpaceX ~ you should relaunch a new and
improved Twitter right here in Florida. The fact is Florida is for Winners, and you have had
incredible success in creating winning products. My door is always open, and my phone is ready
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
THE CAPITOL, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 22399-0301 + (850) 413.2850 FAX (850) 413-2960Mr. Elon Musk
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to take your call. Also, since you now own a good portion of Twitter, you can even tweet me at
@limmyPatronis. Let’s discuss all the ways Florida can benefit Twitter and grow the platform
where everyone has a voice and free speech is valued.
As a member of the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors, the business development arm of the
state, I'd be honored to introduce you to our team and help you find the perfect place to start
relocating Twitter headquarters. Florida offers an amazing business climate, with no personal
income tax, low corporate taxes, an educated workforce and a fantastic quality of life. I have no
doubt the Twitter team would thrive in the Sunshine State.
Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
THE CAPITOL, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA. 32399-0301 » (850) 413-2850 FAX (880) 413-2950,