Xiarhos Submits Legislative Testimony Critical of Certain Provisions in Police Reform Bill July 17, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, provided testimony today critical of certain provisions of Senate Bill 2820, commonly referred to as the “Police Reform Bill,” which is now being considered by the House of Representatives. In written comments submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, Xiarhos expressed his support for certain reforms of standards applicable to police, especially expanded training for officers. However, he noted several concerns [...]

State Rep. Will Crocker Endorses Steve Xiarhos for 5th Barnstable District Seat July 16, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, is pleased to announce that his candidacy has been formally endorsed by State Representative Will Crocker (R – 2nd Barnstable District). “I believe that Steve will do an excellent job as the next State Representative for the Fifth Barnstable District," said Rep. Crocker. "I have known Steve for many years through his law enforcement career, and he has shown he has the ability and the willingness to address the [...]

XIARHOS CRITICIZES ACTION TAKEN BY MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATORS ON POLICE REFORM, REGIONAL TAX INCREASES July 15, 2020 BARNSTABLE -- Steven Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, called today for the House of Representatives to send the Police Reform Bill (S. 2800) recently passed by the Massachusetts Senate back to a legislative committee for a public hearing and further deliberation. “This is an important piece of legislation. As much as the topic of police reform deserves consideration and action, this bill also deserves not to be rushed through the Legislature,” said Xiarhos. “This bill did [...]

XIARHOS CALLS FOR LEGISLATURE TO REMAIN IN EXTENDED SESSION Says delaying the end of formal sessions until August 21 would enable important legislative business to be accomplished thoughtfully July 13, 2020 BARNSTABLE – Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, called today for the Massachusetts Legislature to remain in session on an extended basis this summer to address pending legislative needs. Specifically, Xiarhos called on legislators to suspend the General Court’s Joint Rule 12A and remain in formal sessions until Friday, August 21. “We are living in unprecedented times as our Commonwealth continues [...]

State Rep. David Vieira Endorses Steve Xiarhos for 5th Barnstable District Seat July 13, 2020 BOURNE –Steve Xiarhos, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, is pleased to announce that his candidacy has been formally endorsed by State Representative David Vieira (R – 3rd Barnstable District). "I recently had the opportunity to catch up with my friend Steve Xiarhos at Joint Base Cape Cod to discuss the tireless efforts he and his group of volunteers at FOOD4VETS have invested to make sure our vets and military families have food security during this difficult time. He [...]

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 [...]