Just drove by our beloved Malala mini-mural. It has once again been vandalized in the same despicable manner. This mural was originally funded by my predecessor Ellen Cohen. I remember when it was painted, I went out to speak with artist. The celebration of women in education, this young woman who has bravely stood against extremism. This January it was vandalized, with the intentional effort to wipe out her face. My office funded the restoration, and worked to ensure that city art like this includes policy language to cover the repainting—to ensure that her face, and the faces of women like our female Supreme Court Justices (also vandalized previously) could NEVER be erased. I have been in touch with @CouncilMemJoe’s office and they are working expeditiously to ensure the mural is restored and that @houstonpolice reviews footage in the area. I appreciate their hard work. No one has the right to damage or destroy government (public) property. It belongs to the community. This was done intentionally with hate and malice in their hearts. But we will continue to stand up for Malala and every young woman out there who dares to dream.