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Department of Water and Power commissioner Nick Patsaouras told activist Ron Kaye that he will run for City Controller next year against current city council member Wendy Greuel. It's an unexpected development, and could turn the contest to succeed Laura Chick as official City Hall watchdog into a real race.
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