STATEMENT OF STEVE XIARHOS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MACHINE GUN RANGE AT CAMP EDWARDS October 1, 2020 SANDWICH -- Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, issued the following statement today regarding plans for the construction of a machine gun range for Camp Edwards at Joint Base Cape Cod: “I am a steadfast supporter of our military and our troops, and as part of that, I believe our National Guard personnel deserve access to quality training and resources. So, if officials believe a new range is needed to train personnel at Camp [...]

XIARHOS CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF A STATE BUDGET THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL AID AND DOES NOT IMPOSE ADDED COSTS ON TAXPAYERS AND BUSINESSES September 29, 2020 WEST BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, issued a call today for the Legislature to pass a state budget for the current fiscal year that does not raise taxes, funds Local Aid amounts at or above their current levels, and does not increase unemployment insurance rates on employers. State lawmakers have yet to pass a long-term spending plan for FY2021, which runs until next July, because [...]

XIARHOS RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTION OFFICERS FEDERATED UNION September 21, 2020 SANDWICH - Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that his candidacy has been endorsed by the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU). "Steve Xiarhos will fight hard for public safety and to improve the quality of lives for the residents of the 5th Barnstable District," said MCOFU Legislative Representative Kevin Flanagan in a letter announcing the unanimous endorsement of members of the group's Executive Board. MCOFU represents the interests of approximately 4,000 correction officers from across Massachusetts. "I [...]

XIARHOS RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM PLYMOUTH STATE REP. MATHEW MURATORE September 14, 2020 PLYMOUTH - Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that his candidacy has been endorsed by State Representative Mathew Muratore (R - 1st Plymouth District). "Steve Xiarhos is a friend of mine, and I am certain he has the right mix of character and experience needed to be a successful State Representative," said Muratore. "Steve's many years of service as a police officer and Deputy Police Chief give him not only unique ability to work on issues of public [...]

Xiarhos Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Business September 8, 2020 SANDWICH – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that his campaign has been officially endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) MA PAC. In a letter announcing the group's endorsement, Christopher Carlozzi, NFIB State Director for Massachusetts, thanked Xiarhos for his "support and understanding of the needs of thousands of Main Street small businesses and the more than one million workers at small businesses in Massachusetts." "I am very thankful to receive NFIB's endorsement and I appreciate [...]

Xiarhos Statement Against Mandatory Flu Vaccine For Students August 19, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following statement today in opposition to an announcement by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that a flu vaccine will now be required for all Massachusetts school students enrolled in child care, pre-school, K-12 and post-secondary institutions: "I believe the Governor's decision to require all students to get a flu shot is overreaching by our state. We can debate the science all we want, and I'm open to the possibility that getting a [...]

Xiarhos Campaign Releases First Radio Ad August 18, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, has aired his first radio ad in support of his candidacy. The ad, running on-air throughout Cape Cod on WXTK 95.1FM this week, highlights Xiarhos' unique capability to work on public safety issues due to his experience as a former police officer and Deputy Chief of Police. In particular, Xiarhos states his desire to support first responders, keep violent criminals in jail, and oppose sanctuary cities and drivers licenses for illegal immigrants. Xiarhos also expresses [...]

XIARHOS RELEASES TAX RETURNS PUBLICLY Republican candidate for State Rep. promotes transparency and accountability, challenges fellow candidates to follow his lead August 12, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, released copies of his 2019, 2018, and 2017 tax returns to the public today, and challenged other candidates in the race to follow suit. “In this day and age, I think it is especially critical for candidates for public office to be completely transparent with those whom they hope to represent, and to be fully accountable to their constituents,” said [...]

FOUR MEMBERS OF SANDWICH BOARD OF SELECTMEN BACK XIARHOS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE August 6, 2020 SANDWICH – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by four of the members of the Sandwich Board of Selectmen. Michael J. Miller, Robert J. George, David Sampson, and Charles Holden are all backing Xiarhos to represent the people of Sandwich as the next State Representative. "Given my almost 40 years of personal experience with Steve, I am confident he has the skills needed to capably serve the people of [...]

XIARHOS ENDORSED BY BOURNE SELECTMAN JARED MacDONALD August 3, 2020 BOURNE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that he has received the endorsement of Bourne Selectman Jared P. MacDonald. “I’ve known Steve Xiarhos for a number of years, and I have no question in my mind that he’s the right person to be our next State Representative,” said MacDonald. “We need someone who will be a strong leader to represent us on Beacon Hill, and I know Steve is ready to step up and lead. As a former police [...]