title: Victor L. Robles
text: # Victor L. Robles
  
  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. 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.
  
  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. He remained in office until July 2007.
  
  