Statement of Steve Xiarhos in Opposition to the Release of Violent Criminals from Jails During the COVID-19 Pandemic May 13, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following comments today further stating his strong opposition to the widespread release of violent criminals during the COVID-19 outbreak:-- “As a police officer, I spent forty years of my life working hard to put violent criminals where they belong: behind bars. When you wear the uniform of a cop, you assume responsibility to protect the public from violent crime. That’s true [...]

Xiarhos Qualifies to Appear on Primary Ballot for 5th Barnstable District State Representative April 8, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos is pleased to announce that he has qualified to appear on the ballot as a Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District this fall. According to a preliminary review certified by the Massachusetts Secretary of State, Xiarhos submitted the official filings and more than the requisite number of signatures necessary to appear on the ballot at the state primary election on September 1. “I am honored and humbled by the support I have received by [...]

XIARHOS CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF RESTAURANTS AND RESTAURANT WORKERS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK April 1, 2020 BARNSTABLE - Steven Xiarhos, candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that he supports legislation (SD2888) to assist restaurants whose businesses have been interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. "Restaurants are important small businesses which not only employ large numbers of workers but also add valuable character to our community," said Xiarhos. "The COVID-19 outbreak has had a devastating effect on their business operations. We need to take steps to support these and other small businesses and their employees so [...]

Statement of Steven Xiarhos Opposing Mass Release of Certain Inmates and Detainees March 31, 2020 BARNSTABLE - Steven Xiarhos, who is a Republican candidate for state Representative in the 5th Barnstable District and a former Deputy Police Chief in the town of Yarmouth, issued the following statement today in opposition to a bid by criminal defense attorneys to encourage the mass release of certain inmates and pretrial detainees during the COVID-19 outbreak:-- "I am proud to stand with the majority of our state's sheriffs and district attorneys in opposition to a proposal being heard by the Supreme Judicial [...]

"Raising the standards of our transportation network shouldn't require raising taxes on Massachusetts commuters. Period."

STATEMENT BY STEVEN XIARHOS CONDEMNING RECENT ACTS OF PROPERTY DESTRUCTION IN PLYMOUTH February 24, 2020 Steven Xiarhos issued the following statement today condemning recent acts of property destruction in Plymouth:- “I strongly condemn the recent spate of vandalism occurring in Plymouth. First it was Plymouth Rock, and now the 9-11 Memorial in that community. This is completely unacceptable. As a former police officer for 40 years, I know the toll property destruction can take on its victims, whether it’s financial, emotional, or otherwise. These acts are crimes, and not only must they come to an immediate end, but also [...]

Steve Xiarhos Endorsed by Mass Police Association For Immediate Release Feb. 20, 2020 SANDWICH – The Committee to Elect Steven Xiarhos is pleased to announce that Steve Xiarhos’ candidacy for state representative in the Fifth Barnstable District has received the official endorsement of the Massachusetts Police Association. “Over your many years of service to the Town of Yarmouth, you have proven yourself to be an outstanding leader as a police officer and a vocal advocate for public safety,” said James Guido, President of the Massachusetts Police Association. “You have an outstanding reputation among your peers as a man of [...]

Statement of Steve Xiarhos Against TCI For Immediate Release Feb. 19, 2020 BARNSTABLE - Steven Xiarhos, candidate for state Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following statement today about the so-called Transportation Climate Initiative ("TCI") and related legislation: "I oppose having Massachusetts join the Transportation Climate Initiative ("TCI"). I strongly believe in the importance of protecting our environment, especially here on Cape Cod. However, I feel the issue is predominantly one of personal responsibility. Safeguarding our environmentally-sensitive areas should not come at the expense of taxpayers by way of more gas taxes. Massachusetts voters have already spoken [...]

Steve Xiarhos Announces Campaign for State Representative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2020 SANDWICH - Retired Yarmouth Deputy Police Chief Steve Xiarhos officially announced on Thursday that he is running as a Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District. Speaking before a large audience of supporters at the Sandwich American Legion Hall, Xiarhos announced his intentions to seek office as a way of continuing his career of public service. "I’m not a career politician or a serial candidate for public office," said Xiarhos. "But, I am a long-standing believer in the power of government to be [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2020 PRESS RELEASE XIARHOS VOICES OPPOSITION TO SANCTUARY POLICIES Former Deputy Police Chief and candidate for State Rep. says sanctuary policies endanger public safety and must be blocked BARNSTABLE - The Committee to Elect Steven Xiarhos released the following statement today on behalf of Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District: "I strongly oppose the so-called 'Safe Communities Act' (H.3573), which is being heard at the State House by the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security today. "As a former police officer, I know first-hand how important [...]