Jim Davis is currently serving his first term as Austintown Trustee. Jim was elected to office in November of 2009 and was sworn in by Judge David D'Apolito and began his term in January 2010.

 Jim attended the MTC Police Academy (currently Kent State University Academy) in September 2000 and graduated from the police academy in May 2001. He currently holds an OPOTA certification, has over 40 special police certifications, and is a commissioned Deputy with the Mahoning County Sheriff Department. Jim has served as a deputy since 2001.  Jim received The Chief’s Life Saving commendation as a police officer for saving a residents life while on duty.   Jim has also been involved with sales and promotions for various companies and organizations for over 10 years and currently helps businesses with marketing and promotions for their companies.

 During his first term in office Jim is pleased to have accomplished many projects in our community such as:

• Working with Police Chief Bob Gavalier to restart the reserve police program which has saved the township over $90,000.00 in officer training.
• Along with fellow Board of Trustee Members and Park Supervisor Todd Shaffer, creating the areas first dog park with training courses and obstacles for Dog’s and owners to enjoy.
• Being an active part of the effort to pass the community’s first ever “Senior Services Levy” and creation of the Austintown Senior Center, a center for local residents over the age of 60.
• Working with local business owners Greg Greenwood who donated a brand new 2013 Chevy Cruze to the police DARE Program and Sam Covelli who donated $5,000 to purchase police bullet proof vests.
• Collaborated with neighboring community Boardman, Ohio to purchase a new radio system for Police and Fire safety services at a savings to taxpayers of over $800,000.00. 

Jim currently serves the community through his service on the various boards such as:

• American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley – Board of Directors
• Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley – Board of Directors
• Austintown Growth Foundation – Member
• Mahoning County Land Bank – Board of Directors
• Personnel Committee for the Mahoning County Land Bank – Board Member
• Main Street Chamber- Member
• Mahoning County Democratic Party- Member
• Ohio Democratic Party- Member
• Mahoning County Township Association- Member
• Ohio Township Association- Member
• Austintown Athletic Hall of Fame- Board of Directors
• Tax Incentive Review Committee

 Jim is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching the Indians, Buckeyes, Cavs, and Steelers.  Jim’s hobbies include collecting sports memorabilia, running, and attending concerts.  Jim is a 1995 graduate of Austintown Fitch.  Jim resides in Austintown with his 3 year old daughter Gabriella and his puppy Cooper.