Celia Gould
| Celia Gould | ||
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| Idaho Director of Agriculture | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 2, 2007 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $106,620 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 2006 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Butch Otter (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Buhl High School | |
| Bachelor's | Boise State University | |
| Master's | Boise State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 27, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Twin Falls, Idaho | |
| Profession | Owner/Operator, Glenndale Ranches | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Gould is a native of Twin Falls, Idaho. She holds a B.A. in political science and a Master's of Public Administration from Boise State University.[3]
In addition to her duties as Idaho Director of Agriculture, Gould owns and operates a third generation farm and ranching operation, GlennDale Ranches, in Buhl, ID.[2]
Education
- Buhl High School
- BA, Political Science, Boise State University
- Master's, Public Administration, Boise State University
Political career
Idaho Director of Agriculture (2007–Present)
Gould was appointed state Director of Agriculture by Governor Butch Otter effective January 2, 2007. As director, she heads the Idaho Department of Agriculture, which regulates and promotes the state's agriculture industry.
In Idaho, the governor appoints the director, who is subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the Idaho Senate.[4]
Idaho House of Representatives (1996-2002)
Gould was a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002.[5] She served on the Agricultural Affairs, Education, Revenue and Taxation committees, and as Chair of the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.[3]
Appointments
2006
Gould was appointed as Idaho Director of Agriculture by Gov. Butch Otter (R) in December 2006 and took office on January 2, 2007. As the director of agriculture serves at the governor's pleasure, Gould is not subject to periodic reappointment.[1]
Personal
Gould resides in Buhl, Idaho. She and husband Bruce Newcomb have five children and eight grandchildren.[2][3]
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See also
External links
- Idaho Department of Agriculture
- National Association of State Departments of Agriculture - Celia Gould profile
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign contributions: 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NASDA, "Celia Gould," accessed August 29, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Project Vote Smart, "Celia Gould's Biography," accessed March 6, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, "Celia Gould member profile," accessed March 6, 2013
- ↑ Idaho Statutes, "22-101," accessed October 3, 2011.
- ↑ Project VoteSmart, "Bio of Celia Gould," accessed October 3, 2011.
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Idaho House of Representatives 1996-2002 |
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