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.

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.

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.

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.