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 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 |
| 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 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 | June 15, 1945 Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
| Spouse(s) | 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]
References
- New York Red Book (1983–1984; pg. 282)
- Randal C. Archibold (2005-01-04). "Back Home in Brooklyn, Rivals and Allies Remember Chisholm". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- Manhattan: Vote On City Clerk by Diane Cardwell and Anthony Ramirez, in the New York Times on October 12, 2001
- Manhattan: Nominee for City Clerk in the New York Times on January 4, 2008
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter G. Mirto |
New York State Assembly 59th District 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Eric N. Vitaliano |
| Preceded by Woodrow Lewis |
New York State Assembly 53rd District 1983–1984 |
Succeeded by Vito Lopez |
| New York City Council | ||
| Preceded by Luis Olmedo |
New York City Council 27th District 1985–1991 |
Succeeded by Archie Spigner |
| Preceded by Joseph Lisa |
New York City Council 34th District 1992–2001 |
Succeeded by Diana Reyna |