Minneapolis City Council overrides Mayor Frey's veto on plans for George Floyd Square
Both sides have shared different visions for the area of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin nearly five years ago. Earlier this month,
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 pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of the project.
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.
Mpls council overrides George Floyd Square veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Frey's veto of the pedestrian study of George Floyd Square. Mayor Frey spoke to reporters following the vote.
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.
Activist criticizes Floyd Square mall veto vote
Following a Minneapolis City Council vote to override Mayor Frey’s veto, community activist Al Flowers criticized council members for “ignoring the Black community” and “playing politics” in regards to the future of the area surrounding George Floyd Square.
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.
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.
George Floyd Square's future up in the air as City Council overrides Frey's veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto Thursday so that members can study a plan for a pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square.
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More delays to George Floyd Square redevelopments
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