(March 15, 2008) Florence-Firestone Area of Los Angeles - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) met with Florence-Firestone community leaders to discuss current and future initiatives to support local youth. Both Members of Congress represent portions of the area. In addition to Walnut Park, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard represents the northern portion of the Florence-Firestone area bordered by the avenues of Slauson, Central, Florence, and Wilmington. During the meeting, the neighborhood coalition members updated the congresswomen on a variety of local efforts underway to keep young people on the right path, including through programs that offer increased employment opportunities and after school activities. Pictured in the photo from left to right: (front row) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez; (middle row) Lt. John Babbitt, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department; Armando Zarate, Community Resident; Susy Muñoz, Chair of the Florence Firestone Healthy Communities, Stronger Families, and Thriving Children Committee; (back row) Dino Smiley, Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department; Stephanie Smiley, Co-Chair of the Florence Firestone Healthy Communities, Stronger Families, and Thriving Children Committee; Paula Trejo, Chair of Florence Firestone Public Safety Committee; and Father Jesús Vela, St. Lawrence Church. Richard Martinez, Outreach Manager for the LA County Community Development Commission, was also in attendance, but does not appear in the photo.