By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
In the only Shoreline City Council contest not involving an incumbent, City Planning Commission Chairman Will Hall held a 53 percent to 47 percent lead over opponent Patty Hale.
Hale had led Hall in the August primary, when incumbent Councilwoman Janet Way finished third, but Way threw her support and the support of the 32nd District Democratic Committee behind Hall.
Hale was hurt by criticism of her offering community-service credit for work on her campaign to students at Shorecrest High School,