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Minneapolis City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto On George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey's previous veto, but the contentious debate over George Floyd Square continues.
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.
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.
Future of George Floyd Square divides community, city leaders five years after murder
The debate over developing George Floyd Square centers around whether it should be turned into a pedestrian plaza or whether cars should be allowed through.
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.
More delays to George Floyd Square redevelopments
It has been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered, and the City of Minneapolis still isn't any closer to finalizing plans to redevelop the intersection where he was killed.
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.
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.
Minneapolis City Council overrides Mayor Frey's veto on plans for George Floyd Square
By a vote of 9-4, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of the council's plan to establish a pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
Future of George Floyd Square uncertain after city council overrides veto
A clash between councilors and city leaders means the play for a permanent George Floyd memorial is on pause. Our David Schuman spoke to people who live and work around there.
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.
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Minneapolis City Council to decide on future of George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he's ready to move forward on plans for George Floyd Square, but the city council may not be in agreement. Councilmembers will decide on ...
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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 ...
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