Brian Worrell is the Boston City Councilor for District 4, which includes Mattapan, Dorchester, and parts of Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. He has served as Vice President of the Boston City Council and Chair of the Council’s Committee on Ways and Means, where he led the Council’s review of the City’s FY25 and FY26 budgets.

A native Bostonian, Councilor Worrell is the son of parents who immigrated from Jamaica and Barbados in search of the American Dream. Through their hard work, determination, and belief in community, he was given access to opportunity in Boston. Councilor Worrell graduated from the METCO program and earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, majoring in accounting and entrepreneurship, before becoming the owner of a Boston-based small business. As a small business owner who helped dozens of first-time homebuyers realize the goal of homeownership, Councilor Worrell learned the inner workings of city government and the barriers residents face in accessing opportunity.

Over the last 16 years, Councilor Worrell has organized community events such as cookouts, concerts, professional networking events, youth basketball tournaments, backpack drives, free haircuts at a local barbershop in Dorchester, and a COVID-19 vaccine clinic — all aimed at bringing together District 4’s intergenerational and diverse neighborhoods. Since taking office, he has continued this neighborhood-centered leadership by advancing legislation and budget priorities that address the challenges facing District 4. He has helped secure historic levels of investment in the district, expanded homeownership opportunities through ARPA-funded programs, and taken action on the affordability crisis — including launching a study on how to build more accessible and affordable housing in District 4 and working with residents, nonprofits, and developers to activate vacant lots and reimagine existing spaces.

Councilor Worrell has also been a leading voice on tax relief and housing stability. He has championed efforts to strengthen Boston’s senior property tax exemption and create a new veterans exemption so elders and veterans on fixed incomes can afford to stay in their homes. He has pushed to establish and fund a Housing Acceleration Fund to support the production and preservation of affordable housing, particularly in neighborhoods most at risk of displacement.

Recognizing the critical role of education and workforce pathways in breaking cycles of inequity, Councilor Worrell has strongly advocated for the BPS Discovery Hub, an initiative designed to connect young people and families with hands-on learning, career exploration, and real-world opportunities. Through the Discovery Hub, BPS students can access STEM learning, arts and culture programming, workforce pipelines, and industry partnerships — all in one coordinated, accessible ecosystem. Councilor Worrell has emphasized the importance of expanding this work in District 4 and ensuring that the Hub supports local talent development, small businesses, and community organizations.

In addition, Councilor Worrell has been a champion for small business and economic empowerment. He led the passage of a home-rule petition to expand access to liquor licenses in underserved neighborhoods and co-sponsored the ordinance creating Boston’s Office of Cultural Affairs to elevate arts, culture, and community-driven storytelling across the city.

Recently re-elected to continue serving District 4, Councilor Worrell looks forward to building on his achievements — partnering with the Mayor’s Office, his colleagues, and state and community leaders to deliver tangible results and build a safer, more affordable, and healthier future for the residents of District 4.