Question

Dear city council members: The city has proposed limiting library hours in order to save money. I understand that the city budget is being challenged at the moment, but no good will come of denying children access to the library after school. Children go to the library to learn and to get help with their homework. As a single parent, I rely on the library as an affordable place where I know my kids will be safe. Of all the programs to cut, the library should not be your first choice. What is the main idea of this letter?

Answer 1

I think this is the answer.

It is the only statement that has anything to do with the context.

I might be wrong.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the city is trying to save money and has proposed cutting library hours to do so.

The relative who is writing the letter is showing concern about the limittng of the library hours due to saving some money. That is why the relative appeals to the importance for the kids to stay in a safe place doing something productive. This way the relatives know where their kids are and what they are doing.