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Brian Worrell

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Brian Worrell is an American politician who represents District 4 on the Boston City Council.[1]

Brian Worrell
Member of the Boston City Council
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 2022
Preceded byAndrea J. Campbell
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNortheastern University

Early life and education

Worrell's parents are both immigrants.[1] He graduated from METCO, a voluntary school desegregation program in Boston[2], before enrolling at Northeastern University. Worrell majored in accounting and entrepreneurship.

Political career

Worrell announced his candidacy for the Boston City Council after former District 4 councilor Andrea Campbell announced her candidacy for mayor of Boston.[3] Worrell topped the ticket in the preliminary election, receiving a quarter of the votes cast (2,489 votes).[4]

Worrell defeated former state representative Evandro Carvahlo in the general election.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Brian Worrell". Boston.gov. 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  2. ^ "METCO – Voluntary School Integration in the Boston area". METCO Incorporated. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  3. ^ "Hopefuls lining up for campaign to fill District 4 opening | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  4. ^ "Worrell tops District 4 preliminary with 25 percent of the vote | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  5. ^ Woodard, Tiana (October 7, 2021). "In the District Four City Council race, a political newcomer and a former state representative square off". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2023-03-21.