This letter writer seems to get it;

Too many candidates espouse fiscal prudence only when they are running for election. Staggers’ entire record shows he can be trusted to responsibly manage and allocate our taxpayer dollars.

Heck, we even had Sweet Vernon ‘The Velvet Hammer’ Brown coming out saying he is a fiscal conservative. This letter writer is correct, just look at Kermit’s voting record, he has consistently voted against unneeded spending.