Victor L. Robles

For the baseball player, see Víctor Robles.

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

Victor Robles
Member of the New York City Council from the 34th district
In office 1992–2001
Preceded by	Joseph F. 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
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 53rd district
In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1984
Preceded by	Woodrow Lewis
Succeeded by	Vito J. Lopez
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 59th district
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	Peter G. Mirto
Succeeded by	Eric N. Vitaliano
Personal details
Born	(1945-06-15) June 15, 1945 (age 80) Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Spouse	Daisy Parrilla
Occupation	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1966-1968

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]