Victor L. Robles
Victor Robles | |
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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 | Fajardo, Puerto Rico | June 15, 1945
Spouse(s) | Daisy Parrilla |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966-1968 |
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 , 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
- American politicians of Puerto Rican descent
- 1945 births
- Living people
- People from Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- Politicians from Brooklyn
- Hispanic and Latino American politicians
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in New York (state)
- New York City Council members
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York (state) Democrats
- United States Army soldiers