A planner is facilitating a heated public meeting about a proposed affordable housing project. A small but vocal group of residents is dominating the conversation with repetitive arguments, preventing others from speaking. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the planner to take to ensure a more inclusive and productive discussion?
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A
Adjourn the meeting immediately and reschedule it for a later date.
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B
Acknowledge the group's concerns, gently state the established ground rules for participation, and then call on someone who has not yet spoken.
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C
Request that law enforcement remove the vocal group for being disruptive.
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D
Ignore the vocal group and proceed directly to the next agenda item without comment.