Kimberly Royer appointed to Idaho House of Representatives

Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Kimberly Royer of Cambridge, Idaho, to replace John Shirts in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Shirts recently was appointed to be the U.S. Attorney for Idaho following the retirement of U.S. Attorney Bart Davis.

Royer will serve the remainder of Shirts' term as representative for Idaho legislative District 9, Seat A.

Royer brings 25 years of public service, extensive agricultural experience, and a strong record of leadership on state boards and in her rural community.

Royer recently retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA), where she served for 25 years. Her experience included serving as a county executive director in Idaho from 2007 to 2021 before moving into a national leadership role as a business process analyst and product owner at the FSA National Office. In those positions, she worked to improve agricultural program delivery, modernize federal farm systems, and ensure farmers and ranchers could access critical services.

Royer also has significant experience in state government. She served as a governor-appointed member of the Idaho Sheep and Goat Health Board from 2014 to 2022, including as chair during her final three years. She also chaired the Idaho Animal Damage Control Board, overseeing an approximately $800,000 annual budget and working with state and federal partners on livestock predator and pest damage control.

A longtime agricultural producer, Royer is co-owner and operator of Dixie Creek Ranch LLC, a family operation involving beef cattle, Boer goats, alfalfa, dryland crops, and grazing land.

Her community involvement includes service on the Washington County Fair Board, leadership roles with Idaho FFA and the Cambridge FFA Alumni, and volunteer work with the Cambridge Rodeo Association and Cambridge Western Heritage Foundation. She is a graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture and has received the Idaho State FFA Honorary Degree and the President's Volunteer Service Award.

"I am honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Idaho in the Legislature. My years working alongside Idaho farmers and ranchers, serving on state boards, and being part of a rural community have given me a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing our state. I look forward to listening to the people I represent, working with my fellow legislators, and making decisions that keep Idaho strong for future generations," Royer said.