George Floyd, Jacob Frey and Minneapolis

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.
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,
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.
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.
Business owners react to latest developments in George Floyd Square plans
Businesses at George Floyd Square remain unsure about the future as there's still no concrete plan for 38th and Chicago five years later.
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.
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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
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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 ...
Sheletta: I have a dream for 38th and Chicago
Everything in the world changed after George Floyd died, except the place where he was murdered by a Minneapolis police ...