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
GovernorButch Otter
Brad Little
Preceded byPat Takasugi
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from district 22A
In office
December 1, 1986 – December 1, 2002
Preceded byClint Stennett
Succeeded byRich Wills
Personal details
Born (1957-11-20) November 20, 1957
Twin Falls, Idaho
Political partyRepublican

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
  1. "Leadership – Idaho State Department of Agriculture". Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  2. "Idaho Governor-Elect Appoints Deal to Head Department of Insurance". Insurancejournal.com. 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  3. "Ag director sets the pace". Capitalpress.com. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2019-03-28.


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