George Square, Frey and City Council

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,
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.
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.
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 Overturns Mayor's Veto On George Floyd Square
Frey characterized the council's 9-4 vote which overturned his veto as a betrayal of the community's wishes and a waste of taxpayer money
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.
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.
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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Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto
The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on ...
A look at Minneapolis' plan to redevelop Lake Street Kmart, reconnecting Nicollet Avenue
The plan, unveiled Tuesday during a public event at Whittier International Elementary School, will redevelop the former home ...