Victor L. Robles

Victor Robles
Member of the New York City Council from the 34th District
In office 1992–2001
Preceded by	Joseph Lisa
Succeeded by	Diana Reyna
Member of the New York City Council from the 27th District
In office 1985–1991
Preceded by	Luis Olmedo
Succeeded by	Archie Spigner
Personal details
Born	June 15, 1945 Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Occupation	Politician

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

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