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==== 1980s ==== | |||
During the 1980s, Greenfield experienced a surge in crime brought about by the drug trade coming in from Central America and rampant corruption in the Greenfield Police Department and the Greenfield Port Authority. Police were paid off by both the wealthy to keep their homes and businesses safe and criminal entities to protect their rackets and illegal activities. During this decade, Greenfield also became the largest point of entry for illegal immigrants in California. As the city was ravaged by wave upon wave of crime, the city's economy nearly collapsed as businesses and citizens fled to other parts of California. | |||
In 1984, Emilio DeSantis was elected as Mayor in a landslide win, ousting Jeremy Loughton after a brutal campaign in which both parties unabashedly sought to discredit each other. Mayor DeSantis' policies on reform and recovery were credited for pulling Greenfield from the brink of economic collapse. He is best known for firing nearly 90% of the city's entire police force and government officials. | |||
'''''[Ongoing. Defer to Caelum for any suggestions to this section.]''''' | |||
=== The 1994 Greenfield Earthquake === | === The 1994 Greenfield Earthquake === | ||