Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People

Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in a public forum.

The remarks came during a discussion about hiring outside contractors for vegetation management, where Perrone argued that specialized crews should handle the work rather than general municipal staff.

Full remarks surface from meeting disc...