Why are brackets used in the quotation?

• Brackets are used in the quotation to add context to the mayor's statement.
• The phrase "(and an important step for the future)" clarifies what the mayor meant by a proud moment.
• The brackets allow the writer to add additional information that may not have been explicitly stated but is implied.

Ответ: Brackets in the quotation clarify or add context to the mayor's words, making the meaning clearer.