Question

read the following excerpt from a speech:
im jake reinstein, and im running for city councilman. i am a member of the independent party, but i believe in a unified community. i support public education, fair pay for police, and improvement of our city parks. when you go to the polls in november, remember to choose reinstein for city council.
which statement would most effectively fit in the passage above?
a. i encourage you as citizens to use your vote as a way to express your wishes for our great city.
b. i am a lifelong golfer, which has taught me the patience and perseverance ill need in this position.
c. i am running against the current incumbent, mallory droves, who voted to raise taxes.
d. i have successfully run my own multi - million - dollar business with over 60 employees for the past 12 years.

Explanation:

The speech focuses on Jake's policy priorities (public education, fair police pay, park improvements) and his call for votes. Option A aligns with the closing appeal to vote, reinforcing the purpose of the speech without introducing unrelated personal details, attacks, or off-topic credentials. Other options either add irrelevant personal info (B), use negative campaigning (C), or introduce unrelated professional background (D) that doesn't connect to the stated community-focused platform.

Answer:

A. I encourage you as citizens to use your vote as a way to express your wishes for our great city.