Victor L. Robles

Victor L. Robles (born June 15, 1945) is an American politician from New York.

For the baseball player, see Víctor Robles.
Victor Robles
Member of the New York City Council
from the 34th district
In office
1992–2001
Preceded byJoseph F. Lisa
Succeeded byDiana Reyna
Member of the New York City Council
from the 27th district
In office
1985–1991
Preceded byLuis Olmedo
Succeeded byArchie Spigner
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 53rd district
In office
January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1984
Preceded byWoodrow Lewis
Succeeded byVito J. Lopez
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 59th district
In office
January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byPeter G. Mirto
Succeeded byEric N. Vitaliano
Personal details
Born (1945-06-15) June 15, 1945
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
SpouseDaisy Parrilla
OccupationPolitician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1966-1968

Biography

Robles was born on June 15, 1945, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.[1] He grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where he was raised by the Puerto Rican-American community activist Aurea M. Blanco. At a young age, he was asked by his mother to translate for her at neighborhood meetings and protests; through these activities, he caught the attention of former assemblyman and State Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Ramirez, who introduced him to Shirley Chisholm. He went on to work on Chisholm's staff, and entered politics as a Democrat.[2]

Robles was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1979 to 1984, sitting in the 183rd, 184th and 185th New York State Legislatures. He was a member of the New York City Council from 1985 to 2001. In October 2001, he was elected by the City Council as City Clerk of New York.[3] He remained in office until July 2007.[4]

References
  1. New York Red Book (1983–1984; pg. 282)
  2. Randal C. Archibold (2005-01-04). "Back Home in Brooklyn, Rivals and Allies Remember Chisholm". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
  3. Manhattan: Vote On City Clerk by Diane Cardwell and Anthony Ramirez, in the New York Times on October 12, 2001
  4. Manhattan: Nominee for City Clerk in the New York Times on January 4, 2008
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