Although she lost by only three votes in the November election, Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor Judy Gerkens said she will not seek a recount.

“I feel very sad that I lost, but I think it’s best for me to move on,”said Gerkens, who has served on the borough commission since 1987.

According to the final official results released by the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, newcomer John Imperiale led all candidates with 161 votes, followed by Mayor Jonathan Oldhamwith 136. Newcomer Paul Ricereceived 120 votes, edgingGerkens, who had 117. Another newcomer, Kathleen Ries, received 98 votes.