Christopher Worrell (politician)

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Christopher Worrell
Official portrait, 2023
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 5th Suffolk district
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byLiz Miranda (redistricted)
Personal details
Born1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, US
RelativesBrian Worrell (brother)
EducationBunker Hill Community College
Website

Christopher Worrell (born 1985/86

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,

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

In September 2022, Worrell won 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,

public transit.[2]: 33  He and his brother are also supporting a bill to reform Boston's liquor license system.[9]

Personal life

Worrell, who is Black,[8] lives with his wife, Suzette, and two kids, named Carter and Savannah.[2]: 2 

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "PROGRESSIVE MASSACHUSETTS 2022 Legislative Endorsement Questionnaire" (PDF). Progressive Mass. 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Miller, Yawu (30 November 2022). "Worrell wants to bring resources to district". The Bay State Banner. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  4. ^ Dearing, Tiziana; Larkin, Max; Lane, Rob (22 January 2024). "New study finds benefits to METCO. But the program faces an uncertain future". WBUR.
  5. ^ Miller, Yawu (22 March 2023). "Worrell brothers open shared district office". The Bay State Banner. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Chris Worrell wins primary for Fifth Suffolk rep's seat". www.dotnews.com. Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  7. ^ "For state House: García, Montaño, and Worrell". The Boston Globe. September 3, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Worrell brothers open 'connecting' office in Four Corners". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  9. ^ 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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