George Floyd Square, Jacob Frey and Minneapolis City Council

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.
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.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis City Council’s plans for George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed the Minneapolis City Council’s plan to turn George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago into a pedestrian mall. Frey’s veto comes nearly five years after George Floyd was murdered by former police office Derek Chauvin.
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.
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.
Council votes to pause construction of George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis city council voted Feb. 13 to veto plans for construction at George Floyd Square.
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