Christopher Worrell
Massachusetts state representative
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Personal details
Born1985 or 1986 (age 37–38)
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Christopher Worrell (born 1985/86[1]) is an American state politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He represents the 5th Suffolk district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]

Early life and education

Worrell grew up with his brother, Brian Worrell, on Hewins Street in Dorchester.[1] His parents had moved to Boston from the Caribbean.[2]: 2  In his youth, he participated in METCO; later, he attended Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.[2]: 2 

Political career

In September 2022, Worrell won the Democratic Party primary elections.[3] The Boston Globe endorsed Worrell for the state house election.[4]

On March 18, 2023, he and his brother opened an office together at 5 Erie Street in Dorchester to provide community support.[1][5] The office's opening ceremony was attended by several local politicians.[5] The office is open on weekdays from noon to 6pm.[5]

Worrell supports efforts to fight racism and encourage diversity,[2]: 2  a progressive tax,[2]: 5  unions,[2]: 8  expanded educational opportunities,[2]: 12  affordable housing,[2]: 19  and more public transit.[2]: 33  He and his brother are also supporting a bill to reform Boston's liquor license system.[6]

Personal life

Worrell, who is Black,[5] lives with his wife, Suzette, and two kids, named Carter and Savannah.[2]: 2  He is the brother of Brian Worrell, who is the city councilor for Boston District 4.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Woodard, Tiana (April 17, 2023). "Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for 'top-notch constituent services' - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "PROGRESSIVE MASSACHUSETTS 2022 Legislative ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE" (PDF). Progressive Mass. 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Chris Worrell wins primary for Fifth Suffolk rep's seat | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  4. ↑ "For state House: García, Montaño, and Worrell - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. September 3, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Worrell brothers open 'connecting' office in Four Corners". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  6. ↑ Worrell, Brian Worrell, Christopher (2023-11-14). "Creating equity in Boston's liquor license market". CommonWealth Beacon. Retrieved 2023-12-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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