AUSTINTOWN, Ohio - Candidate for Austintown Trustee Monica Deavers has pledged to donate her first year of salary back into the community if she is elected.

Deavers said in a Facebook video, "When I am Austintown trustee, you will see what I do with my first year income."

Deavers did not provide any specific details on how the money will be used, but said she wants the money to go towards "anything that is needed in the community at that time." She provided examples, such as donating the money to the fire and police departments, or helping send local children on school trips. Deavers notes that while the income may not be significant, she wants to help the community that has supported her.

Deavers owns and operates Charly's Family Restaurant on Kirk Road.  She is running against Incumbents Ken Carano and Jim Davis, as well as Robert Santos.