Waukesha’s growing presence in the nation

Alderman Paul Furrer said it in defending Mayor Larry Nelson’s budget for travel (a tip of the conservative cap to Spring City Chronicle),

We have a growing presence in the nation and I think our chief executive is entitled to that travel to get our name out there.

And what do you know, there it is. Well, it’s only Government Computing News (11/05/2007) (What? You don’t get it?), but still.

“Our claim to fame was our springs,” said Mayor Larry Nelson. “A guy who drank the water was miraculously healed.” People came from all over to drink the water and take healing mud baths.

Now, a century later, the people of Waukesha are the ones healing the Earth by taking the lead on some energy conservation projects.

The Midwest city has put energy efficiency projects in all its city buildings. “We’ll save taxpayers at least about $2 million,” Nelson said.

There you have it. Coverage in a national, albeit unheard of, periodical. Alderman Furrer is vindicated as is Mayor Larry.