Christopher Worrell (politician)
Christopher Worrell | |
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| Massachusetts state representative | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1985 or 1986 (age 37–38) Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Relatives | Brian Worrell (brother) |
| Website | malegislature |
Christopher Worrell (born 1985/86) is an American state politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He represents the 5th Suffolk district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Worrell grew up with his brother, Brian Worrell, on Hewins Street in Dorchester. His parents had moved to Boston from the Caribbean. In his youth, he participated in METCO; later, he attended Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.
Worrell is the brother of Brian Worrell, a member of the Boston City Council.
Political career
In September 2022, Worrell won the Democratic Party primary elections. The Boston Globe endorsed Worrell for the state house election.
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. The office's opening ceremony was attended by several local politicians.
Worrell supports efforts to fight racism and encourage diversity, a progressive tax, unions, expanded educational opportunities, affordable housing, and more public transit. He and his brother are also supporting a bill to reform Boston's liquor license system.
Personal life
Worrell, who is Black, lives with his wife, Suzette, and two kids, named Carter and Savannah. He is the brother of Brian Worrell, who is the city councilor for Boston District 4.