Summary
Celia Gould (born November 20, 1957) is an American businesswoman and politician who has served as the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture since 2007.
Celia Gould | |
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 Gould in 2017 | |
| Director of the Idaho 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 the 22A district | |
| 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, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Boise State University (BA, MPA) |
Early life and education edit
Gould was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Master of Public Administration from Boise State University.
Career edit
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.
She previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from district 22A from 1986 to 2002.[1][2]
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.
Personal life edit
Her husband is former Speaker of the House Bruce Newcomb.[3] She has five children and ten grandchildren.
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