MELROSE PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban man says the mayor of Melrose Park yelled obscenities and used a racial slur against him during a meeting.
Mike Cozzi said he attended a village board meeting to support friends trying to get on the ballot for village trustee. But while there, he decided to mention what he called ongoing harassment by the village.
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Cozzi said he mentioned the 60 $500 tickets he received on his car since Dec. 1 for chairs in front of his house, Halloween and Christmas decorations.
Mayor Ron Serpico said in a statement, "I regret making these comments. This resident has repeatedly harassed me and the Village Board of Trustees, and in this instance my frustration got the better of me. I apologize for my comments and pledge to do better in the future."