So your answer is to imply that feeding veterans is not a genuine need, or that other things they spend 900k on are not genuine needs.
You’re making an argument from ignorance, but implying this is responsible fiscal governance. So let’s zoom out a bit, and see how city governments have been dealing with their budgets and debts.
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/02/billions-pension-shortfalls-threatening-texas-city/
Oops.
As for the EOs you list… does it matter that he’s already violated them?
