Steven Xiarhos
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 5th Barnstable district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byRandy Hunt
Personal details
Born (1958-12-08) December 8, 1958 (age 65)
New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationCape Cod Community College (AS)
Northeastern University (BS)
Anna Maria College (MS)

Steven G. Xiarhos[pronunciation?] (born December 8, 1958) is an American politician and retired law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Barnstable district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Early life and education

Xiarhos was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He earned an Associate of Science in criminal justice and safety studies from Cape Cod Community College, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Northeastern University, and a Master of Science in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Anna Maria College.[1]

Career

Xiarhos worked as a police officer in Yarmouth, Massachusetts from 1979 to 2019, retiring as deputy chief. During his career, Xiarhos also worked as a school resource officer, detective, and patrol sergeant.[2] Xiarhos has also been a member of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund. Xiarhos was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. In the House, Xiarhos is the ranking member of the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint Committee and Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee.[3]

Personal life

Xiarhos and his first wife, Lisa, had four children, the oldest was son Nicholas Xiarhos. Nicholas died in Afghanistan while serving in the United States Marine Corps.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Steven Xiarhos: MA State Rep. Candidate Profile". Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch. August 21, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Steven Xiarhos Retires - A Police Story. Is Politics Next?". Cape Cod Wave. December 11, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Steven Xiarhos". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. ^ CASSIDY, PATRICK. "Yarmouth mourns a fallen son". capecodtimes.com. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Safely Home, Marines Grieve For Their Fallen". NPR.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
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