5.26 Quote accurately and infer in informational texts
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City leaders in Mountainview Observatory debated a policy related to home heat pumps. Supporters argued that the change could reduce waste or improve safety, while opponents worried about cost and enforcement. During the pilot period, the city tracked bird collisions and compared it with the same months the year before. Records showed a shift from 116 incidents to 103 incidents. At the meeting, one speaker said, "The goal is to make the easiest choice the cleanest choice," said Jules Brooks, a policy advisor. Another resident responded, "I support the idea, but I need clear instructions, not slogans," said Tessa Schmidt during public comment. A council member replied, "A single statistic can hide who benefits and who pays," warned Fatima Schmidt. The final notes state, "In the field note, we wrote that the city will review the policy after six months and adjust it if needed." Even people who voted the same way said they did so for different reasons.