Surprising several commissioners, the Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to start negotiations to make three temporary charter officers permanent after over a year of restructuring.
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The crowded race, dominated by heated debates and nasty attack ads, has drawn seven candidates. The winner will be sworn in on Nov. 15. On Dec. 1, their commission salary will jump from $73,400 to $82,100.