Early Life

I grew up in rural Boone County, the fifth of six siblings in a 200 sq. ft two-room house without indoor plumbing.  My father was a professional inventor.  He had a successful business making orthopedic instruments in the 1950’s and early 1960’s.  He sold his business to Zimmer Biomet and moved from Hyde Park to Hebron.

Carlton Trinkle for Park Hills City Council

Education

I graduated from Conner High School in 1980 where I shared the Math award.  In 1984 I earned a BS in Math and Computer Science from NKU where I was named the outstanding senior in math.  From there I went on to graduate school at the University of Virginia on a fellowship.  After a brief stint at a startup company with my two older brothers, I completed my masters in Math in 1987 at Miami University.

Personal Life

My wife Ania (pronounced Anya) and I have been married 39 years.  She is originally from Poland.  We met in the Math Department at NKU.  We have one son – Zach, who attended Villa Madonna and now works in our company.

Carlton Trinkle is originally from rural Boone County. He earned a Bachelor of Science in math and computer science from NKU and a master's degree in math from Miami University. He has been married to Ania for 39 years and has one son.

Professional Experience

My first real job was a robot programmer for another startup company that put metal coatings on aerospace components – mostly for GE Aircraft Engines.  My position evolved to Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, and then Engineering Manager.  When I left in 1991, the company had grown to 30+ employees.  I then started a new company with my older brother.  We designed and built molds, mostly for aircraft engine parts for an aerospace company in Erlanger.

Professional Experience

I then started a new company with my older brother.  We designed and built molds, mostly for aircraft engine parts for an aerospace company in Erlanger.  In 2016 we became AS9100 certified to make flight hardware.  Our son Zach is currently the Quality Assurance Manager.  At our peak, just before Covid, we had 25 employees.

Personal Life

My wife Ania (pronounced Anya) and I have been married 39 years.  She is originally from Poland.  We met in the Math Department at NKU.  We have one son – Zach, who attended Villa Madonna and now works in our company.  I am mostly retired from the business now.

Professional Experience

My first real job was a robot programmer for another startup company that put metal coatings on aerospace components – mostly for GE Aircraft Engines.  My position evolved to Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, and then Engineering Manager.  When I left in 1991, the company had grown to 30+ employees.

Carlton is mostly retired from a business he started with his older brother that designed and built molds for aircraft engine parts. He previously worked as a robot programmer for a startup that applied metal coatings to aerospace components and later served as quality assurance manager, production manager, and engineering manager.

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Carlton Trinkle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

Politics

I have always wanted to be involved in public service, and now I have the time.  If elected, I will work to enhance the quality of life for all Park Hills residents, preserve or improve the charm of our city, and see that every tax dollar is spent wisely.  I will never vote to increase tax rates.

Pledges never to vote to increase tax rates.

- Pledges never to vote to increase tax rates.

Economy

Carlton Trinkle

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Buket Urgen

Dan Lutz

Dan Warner

Greg Claypole

Joe Brandner

Joe Daugherty

Lee Burkett

Marty Boyer

Pamela Spoor

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- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

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