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Wind of Change

Introducing Dreamtown: The Story of Adelanto

Jun 7, 2023
33:29

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Quick takeaways

  • Bug's idea to legalize marijuana cultivation in Adolanto divided the community, with some seeing it as a solution to the city's financial struggles, while others, like former pastor Jermaine Wright, had reservations due to religious beliefs.
  • The introduction of marijuana cultivation in Adolanto attracted significant investments and wealth, but also brought about scrutiny from the FBI, revealing the challenges and potential drawbacks associated with the cannabis industry.

Deep dives

The Struggle for Progress

Adolanto, a small city in California, has a turbulent history. From Native American tribes to Spanish colonizers, violence and conflict shaped its early days. In the 1900s, an American inventor named E. H. Richardson envisioned building a remarkable city for veterans, but his dreams never came true. Adolanto faced financial struggles and population growth remained stagnant. However, in 2014, a man named Bug entered the political scene with a radical idea: marijuana cultivation. Despite initial skepticism, Bug won a seat on the city council, marking a shift in Adolanto's politics.

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