A political newcomer led Red Bank Mayor Joe Glasscock by 10 votes Tuesday night, but the mayor dismissed the idea of a recount as the city defends itself against lawsuits and a perception of chronic infighting.
“I won’t contest it,” the 78-year-old Glasscock said. “Maybe if it’s by one vote or something like that.”
“All I have to say is ‘Bush and Gore 2000,'” John Roberts said late Tuesday night. “Out of respect to Joe Glasscock, too close to call.”
Assuming he holds the lead – only one precinct had not reported its numbers at press time – Roberts, 34, will become the new at-large commissioner while incumbents Floy Pierce and Greg Jones will keep their seats on the Board of Commissioners.
Pierce defeated Robert Perry and David Smith, while Jones held off Edward LeCompte.