Libby Jacobs

Libby Swanson Jacobs
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 60th district
In office 1995–2009
Preceded by	Lance Horbach
Succeeded by	Peter Cownie
Personal details
Born	(1956-10-01) October 1, 1956 Lincoln, Nebraska
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Steven
Residence	West Des Moines, Iowa
Website	Jacobs's website

Libby Swanson Jacobs (born October 1, 1956) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 60th District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009. She received her BA in political science from the University of Nebraska and her MPA from Drake University.

Jacobs served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce committee; the Judiciary committee; the State Government committee; and the Ways and Means committee. Her political experience includes serving as majority whip in the Iowa House.

Jacobs was re-elected in 2006 with 7,849 votes, running unopposed.

Career

Prior to her career in politics, Jacobs was president of a consulting firm called The Jacobs Group, LLC. She also spent some time in the telecommunications, non-profit, and financial services industries.^[1]

Awards and honors

Jacobs has won a number of awards which include:

• West Des Moines Citizen of the Year (2008)
• Drake University Outstanding Master of Public Administration Alumnus Award (2008)
• Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Business Leadership Award (2008),
• Iowa Grocers Association Legislative Leadership Award (2005)
• Des Moines Business Record Woman of Influence (2001)^[1]

Family

Jacobs is married to her husband Steve and together they have two daughters. They reside in West Des Moines.^[1]

References

External links

• Jacobs on Project Vote Smart
• Jacobs's Capitol Web Address