Topic of the essay is "Good financial decision making skills", this is a gov't contest so you probably don't want to sound too bargain bin as they won't comprehend REAL fiscal responsibility. LOL

Hopefully a few Tampa politicians will read your essay and quit throwing tons of money into bridges that crack before they're finished, elevated roads with piers that sink, or an art museum that looks like a pool enclosure(excellent for hurricanes).
Contest ends in February.
If you win send me a gift card or a "pay it forward" freebie.

edited for spelling duh