Timeline of Relevant Events
2019 Election Campaign
Justin runs for mayor with platforms on youth programs and reducing government waste. Numerous campaign signs are removed or destroyed by the city. Justin loses by ~250 votes and announces plans to start a youth center.
2018 Community Engagement
Justin approaches Urbana leadership to discuss plans for his company and city improvement. Suggestions are dismissed.
2020 Youth Center Initiative
Justin secures the loan and property and plans to open the Urbana Youth Center (UYC). Local government refuses to collaborate on funding or operational support.
2021 UYC Growth
UYC opens with significant community participation. Receives state funding for renovations but struggles to gain local government support.
2022 Property Development
Justin’s Company, Urbana Tomorrow, redevelops blighted properties, facing unfounded accusations. City Board repeatedly blocks housing projects.
2023 Escalated Conflicts
City interferes with Justin’s development projects, demolishing property that was being renovated. After an approved aplication, UYC’s state funding for expansion is blocked by new requirements. Justin faces an unfounded criminal prosecution, later overturned by an appeals court.
2024 Federal
Lawsuit Filed
Justin files a case against local officials for constitutional rights violations. Police seize Justin’s personal devices under questionable circumstances. City enforces stringent and inconsistent regulations on Justin’s renovation projects.