STATEMENT OF STEVE XIARHOS ON MA SENATE'S POLICE REFORM BILL July 12, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following statement today regarding the MA Senate's efforts to pass a Police Reform Bill:  "I would like to praise Senator Ryan Fattman and others who have called for more deliberate consideration of S.2800, the MA Senate's so-called Police Reform Bill, in recent days. As a former Deputy Chief of Police and someone who has trained cops, I fully support more training for officers. I strongly condemn police brutality and the [...]

STATEMENT OF STEVEN XIARHOS ON REPLACEMENT OF CAPE COD CANAL BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE July 7, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following statement today in response to published reports that the US Army Corps of Engineers will replace the two existing Cape Cod Canal bridges: “I applaud the news that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will replace the two Cape Cod Canal bridges at federal expense and hand over the newly-built bridges to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in coming years. These projects (most of which are situated [...]

STATE REP. RANDY HUNT ENDORSES STEVE XIARHOS FOR 5th BARNSTABLE DISTRICT SEAT Praises Xiarhos' "perfect blend of professional and life experiences" July 6, 2020 EAST SANDWICH – State Representative Randy Hunt formally announced today that he is backing Republican candidate Steve Xiarhos to succeed him in office as the next State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District. “Steve has the perfect blend of professional and life experiences to represent the people of the 5th Barnstable District,” said Hunt, who announced in 2019 that he is not seeking reelection this year. “A career-long first responder, Gold Star father, and [...]

Guest Commentary by Steve Xiarhos: Flag Raising Was A Spontaneous, Beautiful Moment Written by Steven G. Xiarhos As published in the Sandwich Enterprise July 2, 2020 Click here to read the full article on CapeNews.net While attending the annual Sandwich Town Meeting a few weeks ago, I observed two Sandwich police officers walk by me and start to raise the American flag on the empty flagpole outside of the main entrance to the school. When I saw it happening, I called on people present to respect the flag as it went up. When the flag reached the top [...]

JEFF PERRY ENDORSES STEVE XIARHOS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE June 29, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District, announced today that his candidacy has been endorsed by former Republican State Representative Jeff Perry. “I am very pleased to provide my endorsement and support to Steve Xiarhos to be the next State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District,” said Perry. “Having known Steve for many years, it is clear he is a compassionate professional in all aspects of his life. We need elected officials who are firm in their values and who [...]

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 [...]