George Floyd Square, Jacob Frey and 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.
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.
Vote to keep options open at George Floyd Square draws frustration: ‘We want to move forward’
Minneapolis City Council members on Thursday voted to continue exploring its options for George Floyd Square, including a possible pedestrian mall at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
It’s time to move forward at George Floyd Square
In just a few months, we will mark five years since the murder of George Floyd. This anniversary, while an important moment of reflection, should also serve as a call to action. Come May, George Floyd Square — the area in and around the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue S.
Nearly five years later, future of George Floyd Square still unclear
City Council members belonging to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee will meet on Thursday to vote on how to move forward.
Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
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,
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.
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