Rick Rodriguez installed as Kiwanis president

Photo by Claudia Gomez

DOWNEY — Former Downey mayor Rick Rodriguez was installed as president of Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis on Friday.

Rodriguez’s executive board includes immediate past president Vijay Patel, president-elect Hector Sosa, treasurer Jeremy Fitzl and secretary Esther Lee.

Rodriguez was installed by Judge Dennis Saab.

Established in 1967, Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis is a registered non-profit and operates several programs benefiting kids.