POLAND TWP., Ohio - A Poland Township trustee is preparing to expand his horizons and hopes to serve more than just the Mahoning Valley.

Poland Township Trustee, Eric Ungaro recently announced that he is running as an independent for the 59th District Seat in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Ungaro's family has a history in politics with his father, Pat serving as Mayor of Youngstown for over a decade.

Ungaro will be running against whoever wins the Democratic primary, which will be held in August. 

As an Independent, Ungaro would not run in a primary, but would appear on the ballot for the general election in November .