STATEMENT OF STEVE XIARHOS REGARDING REOPENING OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESSES June 19, 2020 BARNSTABLE - Steve Xiarhos, Republican Candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, issued the following comments today regarding Governor Baker’s announcement that additional Massachusetts businesses will be allowed to reopen as soon as Monday:-- “I am pleased that additional businesses in our state will be allowed to reopen as early as next week. This additional reopening, and specifically the decision to start allowing indoor dining at restaurants, is particularly important for those who live and work here on Cape Cod. Too many of our [...]

XIARHOS CALLS ON STATE ADVISORY BOARD TO REOPEN MASSACHUSETTS FASTER June 18, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, issued a call today for the Advisory Board overseeing the reopening of the Massachusetts economy to accelerate the pace of reopening businesses, particularly on Cape Cod. “I do not claim to be a public health professional, but recent reports indicate the current experience with COVID-19 in Massachusetts does not merit the current level of restrictions and closures that still remain in effect,” Xiarhos said in a letter to the board he released [...]

STEVE XIARHOS IS ENDORSED BY SANDWICH BUSINESS OWNER BOB AVILA June 15, 2020 SANDWICH – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, proudly announced today that his candidacy has been endorsed by Sandwich business owner Bob Avila. Avila, a resident of Sandwich, is a commercial boat Captain and is the owner of Captain John’s Fishing and Whale Watch tour boats, based in Plymouth. He has been a captain for more than forty years, and a professional whale watcher for the last three decades. A native of New Bedford, his family has a lengthy [...]

Xiarhos Urges Governor Baker to Oppose Efforts to Undercut State Police June 9, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued a call today for Governor Charlie Baker to oppose efforts to undercut the Massachusetts State Police and other law enforcement agencies. Specifically, Xiarhos urged the Governor to use the power of his office to oppose and seek reversal of recent actions taken by the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board and the UMass Boston Chancellor to deny the use of public resources under their management by the State Police [...]

Barnstable Town Councilor Matt Levesque Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Rep June 8, 2020 BARNSTABLE - Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative, proudly announced today that his candidacy has been officially endorsed by Barnstable Town Councilor Matthew P. Levesque. “Like many others, I have known Steve for a number of years through his work as a police officer, as a Gold Star Father, and as someone who gives generously of his time to help people in the community who are suffering,” said Levesque. “I constantly admire Steve’s passion for helping others and the boundless energy he dedicates [...]

Xiarhos Issues Statement Condemning Violence in the City of Boston and Other Cities June 1, 2020 Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, issued the following statement today in response to violence in the City of Boston and other cities last night:-- "I condemn violence in the City of Boston (and elsewhere) last night in the strongest possible terms. These actions make me both angry and sad for our community. Those responsible must be held accountable and prosecuted. I also praise Boston Police, MA State Police, and associated agencies for exercising enormous restraint [...]

XIARHOS ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING TAX INCREASES ON MASS FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES May 27, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, reiterated his opposition to state tax increases today in response to published reports that prominent economists are recommending tax hikes to balance the state budget this year:-- "I am strongly opposed to increasing taxes on Massachusetts residents and businesses. While I acknowledge difficulties with our state's finances due to COVID-19, the real hardship is being felt by Massachusetts residents coping with this crisis. I’ve seen that pain first-hand over the [...]

Barnstable County Sheriff Cummings Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Rep. May 26, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that his candidacy has been officially endorsed by Barnstable County Sheriff James M. Cummings. "There is no question in my mind, Steve Xiarhos is the best person for the job," said Sheriff Cummings in a statement announcing his endorsement. "In a race where experience matters, Steve brings a wealth of professional experience, including four decades of law enforcement work, which will serve him well as a State Representative. We [...]

XIARHOS CALLS FOR MORE CAPE BUSINESSES TO REOPEN BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY Urges state officials to allow the Cape’s summer economy to get back to business to avoid regional economic disaster May 18, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, urged state officials today to allow more Cape Cod businesses to reopen under the state’s economic reopening plan before the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to Xiarhos, the state’s “Phase I” reopening of certain businesses announced on Monday, May 18 is insufficient to protect many Cape Cod businesses and workers [...]

Statement of Steve Xiarhos in Recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following comments today in recognition of Police Week (May 10-16) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2020):-- “Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the service and sacrifice of the thousands of men and women who work in law enforcement across our nation. As a former police officer who served the people of Yarmouth for four decades, I can attest to the incredible professionalism and [...]