"We navigate the loss of not only our Mayor, but also our friend," city officials said in a statement on Wednesday, March 18
Credit: KTVB
NEED TO KNOW
- Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam has died after experiencing “a medical emergency” on Wednesday, March 18
- The 47-year-old was speaking at a town hall meeting in Eagle, Idaho, when the tragedy occurred, per CBS affiliate KBOI
- “As we begin to mourn this unbelievable loss, please provide grace while we navigate the loss of not only our Mayor, but also our friend,” city officials said
The recently-elected mayor of Nampa, Idaho has died after experiencing a medical emergency while speaking at a town hall meeting.
Mayor Rick Hogaboam was speaking at City Hall in Eagle, Idaho, at around 6:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 18, when the medical incident occurred, CBS affiliate KBOI reported, citing a statement from the Treasure Valley Partnership (TVP).
The late politician was 47 years old, per NBC affiliate KTVB.
Credit: City of Nampa, Idaho – Municipal Government
The City of Nampa confirmed Hogaboam’s death in a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday, which began, “It is with the deepest sadness that we must report Mayor Rick Hogaboam experienced a medical emergency tonight and has passed away.”
“We ask the community to please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” the post added.
“As we begin to mourn this unbelievable loss, please provide grace while we navigate the loss of not only our Mayor, but also our friend,” the statement concluded.
Hogaboam had been sitting next to Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, who is a former firefighter, when the medical emergency occurred at the meeting with the TVP, per KTVB.
Pike noticed what was happening and “immediately responded to Mayor Hogaboam by administering CPR,” KBOI reported, citing the statement from the TVP, which is a coalition of mayors and county commissioners drawn from across Idaho’s Greater Treasure Valley.
The town hall meeting was adjourned after TVP staff called 911, the outlet reported, citing the same statement. Local authorities responded quickly amid the medical emergency.
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TVP members said in the statement following Hogaboam’s death, “On behalf of every mayor and county commissioner in our Partnership, and of our citizens, we are heartbroken to have lost one of our esteemed colleagues,” per KBOI.
“Rick Hogaboam was an exemplary public servant, a dedicated family man, and a true friend,” the statement added, according to the outlet. “Our prayers are with Rick’s family and the Nampa community at this time.”
Hogaboam — a husband, father, and grandfather — “was elected Nampa’s 31st Mayor on Nov. 4, 2025, and sworn into office on Jan. 5. 2026,” per the City of Nampa’s website.
He previously served as the Canyon County Clerk, as well as “the chair for District 3 of the Idaho Association of Counties and [serving] on various committees to help advocate for policies and legislative reform to help improve governance and administration,” the site added.
“Hogaboam also served for nearly four years as Chief of Staff to previous Mayor Debbie Kling. Hogaboam was also previously elected as a Nampa Councilman and served briefly as a substitute Idaho State Senator in 2021,” the site continued.
PEOPLE has contacted the Nampa Mayor’s office and the Treasure Valley Partnership for comment, but didn’t immediately hear back.
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