Morgantown City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Trenton
Shain
Trenton Shain is running for Morgantown City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Amy DeweeseIncumbent
- 02Michael B. Gary Jr.Incumbent
- 03Russell A. GivensIncumbent
- 04Sharon JohnsonIncumbent
- 05Telia KeownIncumbent
- 06Dionne Cannon MerrittIncumbent
- 07Trenton ShainYou’re reading
- 08Janeen Taylor
Background
- About
- Works in the insurance industry and serves on the Morgantown Board of Adjustments. Served three years on the Morgantown Tourism Commission, including as chairman, and holds an economics degree from Western Kentucky University.
The City Council candidates are current council members Dionne Cannon Merritt, Telia Keown, Sharon Johnson, Amy Deweese, Michael B. Gary Jr. and Russell A. Givens, along with challengers Trenton Shain and Janeen Taylor. Beech Tree News · Oct 14, 2026
On the record: Trenton Shain
3 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Butler County sample ballot for City Council, City of Morgantown, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
As reported by Beech Tree News
Says the city should support existing businesses and be more proactive in attracting new businesses and investment.
We need to make sure the people who have already invested in Morgantown know that we appreciate them and want them to succeed.”
Own statementBeech Tree News · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
As reported by Beech Tree News
Says the city should work with developers and property owners to find opportunities for additional housing that makes sense for the community.
If we want Morgantown to grow, people have to have somewhere to live.”
Own statementBeech Tree News · Oct 8, 2026Link
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