Jacob Frey, City Council and George Floyd

Frey vetoes council plan to study pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed a City Council plan to create a pedestrian mall at the south Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died under former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee nearly five years ago.
Frey vetoes council move toward a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the City Council’s plan to explore building a pedestrian-only mall at George Floyd Square, the intersection where an officer killed Floyd in 2020.
Mayor Frey vetoes City Council’s decision to delay George Floyd Square development
Last week, the City Council voted to have city staff further study a pedestrian plaza layout despite a previous survey showing it lacked support from immediate neighbors.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis City Council's plans for George Floyd Square
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed the Minneapolis City Council’s plans to transform George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago into a pedestrian mall. Frey’s urging the council to reconsider a flexible-open option proposed last year.
Future of George Floyd Square back up in the air again with mayor and city council at odds
The question over what will become of George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis is back up in the air again after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a plan to make it a pedestrian mall. The mayor says the council is “gerrymandering” to get their way.
Mayor vetoes Minneapolis City Council's decision to delay development of George Floyd Square
Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez fired back on social media, arguing the mayor has never reckoned with the trauma that the community has faced.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall idea vetoed
Nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis leaders are still considering what to do with the area surrounding where it occurred. Most recently, Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal that would create a pedestrian mall,
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