WELLINGTON | TODAY
BY JIM BARNES, WELLINGTON VILLAGE MANAGER
Wellington honors the past while embracing the future with Little Blue, a cute and cheerful otter powered by artificial intelligence. Using AI, Little Blue helps residents interact with the village through a single click on Wellington’s web site at www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Meet Little Blue: Wellington’s New AI-Powered Web Assistant Before Wellington was officially incorporated in 1995, the Acme Improvement District oversaw the area, and at the heart of its public outreach stood a cheerful, water-saving otter named Little Blue. With the catchy slogan, “You otter save water,” this beloved mascot reminded residents of the importance of conservation and community. Now, 30 years later, Little Blue is
making a high-tech comeback. This time, not as a furry mascot, but as the name of Wellington’s newest digital team member: an AI-powered assistant designed to make it easier than ever to connect with village services. Little Blue is now live on our official web site, www.wellingtonfl.gov, offering around-the-clock support to anyone looking for information, services or assistance. Whether it’s finding your nearest park, reporting a WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE | September 2025 45