George Square, Minneapolis and Floyd

Minneapolis City Council overrides mayor’s veto of George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a legislative directive to further explore converting George Floyd Square into a pedestrian mall.
Minneapolis will explore pedestrian plan for George Floyd Square after council overrides mayor’s veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
George Floyd Square delay: Mayor blasts veto
Mayor Jacob Frey had some strong words for the Minneapolis City Council, after members voted to override his veto on the future of George Floyd Square, delaying action on the memorial site.
Minneapolis council overrides Frey veto of George Floyd Square plan
Mayor Jacob Frey had vetoed the council’s plan to study a pedestrian mall. The city hopes to reopen the street to traffic nearly five years after Floyd’s murder.
Minneapolis City Council over rides Frey veto of George Floyd Square plans
The Minneapolis City Council is overriding a veto made by Mayor Jacob Frey. The council's vote was nine to four to support a George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study. The mayor and the council have opposing proposals for the intersection where George Floyd was killed five years ago.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study veto overridden by city council
Backed by activist groups, council members have promoted the idea of creating a “pedestrian mall" to honor the site of George Floyd's death. However, Mayor Jacob Frey previously vetoed the proposal, citing the needs of surrounding residents and business owners' wishes to have the area reopened for traffic.
Battle over George Floyd Square explained
The future of a memorial site for George Floyd is still up for debate after the Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a decision on Thursday.
Mpls. City Council advances plan for pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square with override of mayor's veto
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a ...
George Floyd Square's future up in the air as Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey's veto
Frey emailed a statement saying he prefers a "flexible-open" plan that allows traffic to pass through the area.
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Future of George Floyd Square divides community, city leaders five years after murder
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Minneapolis City Council to get briefing on settlement with DOJ during Thursday meeting
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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis City Council's decision to delay development of George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS — The future of George Floyd Square remains uncertain after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey moved to veto ...