Political Career
- Robles graduated from the University of California Los Angeles and was a former aide to a Mexican-American legislator.
- In 1991 Robles became the youngest mayor of South Gate at the age of 26.
- In 1992 he was elected to the South Gate City Council by a predominantly Mexican-American electorate.
- Between 1996 and 2001, Robles was elected to and served on the Central Basin Municipal Water District.
- In 1997 Robles was elected to the city treasurer position while continuing to serve on the Water District.
- In 2002 Robles was appointed by the City Council to the Deputy City Manager position.
- In 2003 Robles was recalled along with Mayor Xochitl Ruvalcaba, Vice Mayor Raul Moriel, and Councilwoman Maria Benavides in an election that was monitored by Los Angeles County by order of Governor Gray Davis. Robles retained his position as Deputy City Manager.
- In 2005 he was convicted on federal corruption charges then sentenced the following year to 10 years in prison.
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