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Representative Xiarhos Advocates for Passage of “Nero’s Law”

Representative Xiarhos Advocates for Passage of “Nero’s Law” July 15, 2021 BOSTON – State Representative Steve Xiarhos (R-West Barnstable) led a large group of people testifying before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security on Wednesday -- including Denise and Patrick Gannon, parents of fallen Sergeant Sean M. Gannon of the Yarmouth Police Department, and Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon of the Braintree Police Department -- advocating for passage of H.2547, known commonly as “Nero’s Law.” “My fellow legislators, it’s time for us to act. The time has come for us to fix Massachusetts law to [...]

Representative Xiarhos Advocates for Passage of “Nero’s Law”Xiarhos Committee2021-07-15T11:23:26-04:00

Celebrating 100 Days in Office

Celebrating 100 Days in Office April 16, 2021 Dear Friend, It’s hard to believe, but today marks a very important milestone. It has now been 100 days since I was sworn into office to serve as your State Representative. I have worked hard each and every day to represent the 5th Barnstable District with integrity and to deliver results you can be proud of. I’ve worked hard to communicate with you and listen whenever you have a question or concern. I’ve had the honor of participating in some of the initial legislative sessions held this [...]

Celebrating 100 Days in OfficeXiarhos Committee2021-04-16T10:50:11-04:00

Rep. Xiarhos Releases Spring 2021 Legislative Agenda

Rep. Xiarhos Releases Spring 2021 Legislative Agenda March 8, 2021 BOSTON – State Representative Steve Xiarhos (R – West Barnstable) has only been in office for a few weeks, but he is already busy working on a bold legislative agenda on behalf of his 5th Barnstable District constituents. “After almost a year dealing with the pandemic and its effects, people are looking to Beacon Hill for leadership and help getting Massachusetts schools and businesses back on-track,” said Xiarhos. “As a legislator, my focus is to do all I can to help people get back to a sense of [...]

Rep. Xiarhos Releases Spring 2021 Legislative AgendaXiarhos Committee2021-03-08T13:04:21-05:00

Rep. Xiarhos Refiles “Nero’s Bill”

Rep. Xiarhos Refiles “Nero’s Bill” February 4, 2021 BOSTON – State Representative Steven Xiarhos (R- West Barnstable) has refiled legislation that would allow police canines who have been injured in the line of duty to be treated and transported by emergency medical services (EMS) providers. The bill, HD.326 An Act Providing for the Care and Transportation of Police Dogs Injured in the Line of Duty, otherwise known as “Nero’s Bill”, was filed in response to the April 2018 shooting of Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon and his canine companion officer, Nero. The legislation was originally filed by former [...]

Rep. Xiarhos Refiles “Nero’s Bill”Xiarhos Committee2021-02-04T15:38:23-05:00

Xiarhos Urges Federal Officials to Build New Cape Cod Canal Bridges – Without Tolls or Gas Tax Hikes

Xiarhos Urges Federal Officials to Build New Cape Cod Canal Bridges – Without Tolls or Gas Tax Hikes January 22, 2021 BOURNE -- State Representative Steve Xiarhos (R-West Barnstable) issued a call today for federal transportation officials to make good on their commitment to rebuild the Bourne and Sagamore bridges – without increasing the gas tax or imposing tolls on drivers. “I appreciate the commitment the federal government has shown to rebuild our aging bridges, but my job is to protect the interests of the people of the 5th Barnstable District, and that is exactly what I intend [...]

Xiarhos Urges Federal Officials to Build New Cape Cod Canal Bridges – Without Tolls or Gas Tax HikesXiarhos Committee2021-01-22T11:57:45-05:00

STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT STEVE XIARHOS REGARDING PASSAGE OF THE POLICE REFORM BILL

STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT STEVE XIARHOS REGARDING PASSAGE OF THE POLICE REFORM BILL December 2, 2020 WEST BARNSTABLE - State Representative-elect Steve Xiarhos (R – 5th Barnstable) issued the following statement today regarding the Legislature's passage of S. 2963 (commonly referred to as the Police Reform Bill): "I am disappointed by the Legislature's passage of the police reform bill yesterday. After months of mostly-private deliberations, the final bill was voted on hastily and without debate and contemplation befitting its significance. And, while I share the belief that certain reforms are needed, I oppose this particular bill as a whole. [...]

STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT STEVE XIARHOS REGARDING PASSAGE OF THE POLICE REFORM BILLXiarhos Committee2020-12-05T08:39:33-05:00