Down with the Billboards

Three months ago, the Blueville City Council passed an ordinance allowing companies to place billboards in residential areas across the city, including my neighborhood. Within two weeks, my neighborhood was bombarded with billboards. These billboards advertised everything from services to personal care products to businesses inappropriate for young children. The billboards appeared on roads surrounding the neighborhood and in residential parks. They are unsightly and hazardous to the residents in my neighborhood and the residents of Blueville.

Many of the residents find these billboards detract from the appeal and beauty of Blueville's residential neighborhoods. The giant billboards obscure the view of the natural beauty that attracts visitors to Blueville: They hide our trees and damage flower fields near our parks. Many photographers and tourists visit Blueville for the beautiful scenery. However, the cosmetic and fitness services plastered on billboards disrupt the view. A decline in tourism will hurt many local businesses.

Not only are these billboards unappealing, but they are also hazardous to residents. Because the billboards are new to our city, many drivers...

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How does the writer counter the claim that billboards negatively impact the city?

A. by explaining the impact of factory closures on the city's budget
B. by suggesting the relocation of the billboards to other parts of the city
C. by comparing the city's finances before and after the presence of billboards
D. by listing other sources of income for the city