Celia Gould
Celia Gould (born November 20, 1957) is an American politician who has served as the Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture since 2007.
Celia Gould | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2007 | |
| Governor | Butch Otter Brad Little |
| Preceded by | Pat Takasugi |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from district 22A | |
| In office December 1, 1986 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Clint Stennett |
| Succeeded by | Rich Wills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1957 Twin Falls, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
Personal life and Career
Gould has a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree, both from Boise State University. She and her husband have five children and ten grandchildren.
Her husband is former Speaker of the House Bruce Newcomb.[1]
Gould is the owner/operator of a beef cattle ranching operation, G+ Ranches of Buhl, Idaho. Gould and her husband, also have a beef operation in the Declo area.
Political career
She previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from district 22A from 1986 to 2002.[2][3]
She served on the Agricultural Affairs, Education, and Revenue and Taxation committees, in addition to serving as the Chairman of the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
References
- "Leadership – Idaho State Department of Agriculture". Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- "Idaho Governor-Elect Appoints Deal to Head Department of Insurance". Insurancejournal.com. 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
- "Ag director sets the pace". Capitalpress.com. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2019-03-28.