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 [...]

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."