Christopher Worrell (politician)
Christopher Worrell | |
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_(1).jpg) Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Suffolk district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Liz Miranda (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1985 or 1986 (age 38–39) Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Relatives | Brian Worrell (brother) |
| Education | Bunker Hill Community College |
| Website | |
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
[edit]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 hailing from Jamaica and Barbados.[3] In his youth, he participated in METCO, a voluntary school desegregation program in Boston.[4] He then attended and graduated from Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.[3]
Worrell is the brother of Brian Worrell, a member of the Boston City Council.[5]
Political career
[edit]In September 2022, Worrell won the Democratic Party primary election.[6] The Boston Globe endorsed Worrell for the state house election.[7]
On March 18, 2023, he and his brother Brian, a member of the Boston City Council, opened an office together at 5 Erie Street in Dorchester to provide community support.[1][8] The office's opening ceremony was attended by several local politicians.[8]
Worrell supports efforts to against racism and encourage diversity,[2]: 2 a progressive tax,[2]: 5 unions,[2]: 8 to expand 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.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Worrell, who is Black,[8] lives with his wife, Suzette, and two kids, named Carter and Savannah.[2]: 2
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "PROGRESSIVE MASSACHUSETTS 2022 Legislative Endorsement Questionnaire" (PDF). Progressive Mass. 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Miller, Yawu (30 November 2022). "Worrell wants to bring resources to district". The Bay State Banner. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Dearing, Tiziana; Larkin, Max; Lane, Rob (22 January 2024). "New study finds benefits to METCO. But the program faces an uncertain future". WBUR.
- ^ Miller, Yawu (22 March 2023). "Worrell brothers open shared district office". The Bay State Banner. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Chris Worrell wins primary for Fifth Suffolk rep's seat". www.dotnews.com. Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "For state House: García, Montaño, and Worrell". The Boston Globe. September 3, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Worrell brothers open 'connecting' office in Four Corners". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Worrell, Brian Worrell, Christopher (2023-11-14). "Creating equity in Boston's liquor license market". CommonWealth Beacon. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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