Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam Dies Suddenly at 47

Hogaboam experienced a medical emergency during a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall meeting.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:19pm

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Rick Hogaboam, the newly elected mayor of Nampa, Idaho, died suddenly during a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall meeting on Wednesday evening. Hogaboam, 47, was speaking at the meeting when he began experiencing a medical emergency. Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, a former firefighter, administered CPR until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Hogaboam could not be revived.

Why it matters

Hogaboam was a dedicated public servant who had recently taken office as the 31st mayor of Nampa in January 2026. His sudden passing is a significant loss for the city and the broader Treasure Valley region, where he was known as an earnest leader focused on growth management, infrastructure improvements, and supporting families.

The details

Hogaboam was speaking at a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall meeting around 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday when he began experiencing a medical emergency. Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, who was sitting next to Hogaboam, immediately responded and administered CPR until emergency medical technicians arrived. The town hall was adjourned, and the meeting area was cleared. Hogaboam was 47 years old and had previously served as a Nampa City Council member, a substitute state senator, and the chief of staff to the previous Nampa mayor.

  • Hogaboam died on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 during a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall meeting.
  • Hogaboam took office as the 31st mayor of Nampa on January 5, 2026.

The players

Rick Hogaboam

The 47-year-old mayor of Nampa, Idaho who died suddenly during a town hall meeting.

Brad Pike

The mayor of Eagle, Idaho and a former firefighter who administered CPR to Hogaboam until emergency responders arrived.

Debbie Kling

The previous mayor of Nampa who endorsed Hogaboam to succeed her as mayor.

Lauren McLean

The mayor of Boise, Idaho who issued a statement mourning Hogaboam's passing.

Travis Ruby

The Eagle, Idaho police chief who was already on scene at the town hall meeting.

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What they’re saying

“Nampa – and the Treasure Valley – has lost a special person, with the passing of Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rick was an earnest public servant of deep faith with an unending commitment to his city and state. I was fortunate to work with him many times over the last six years as he tirelessly served Nampa residents – first in his role as chief of staff and then as the newly sworn in Mayor of Nampa. This loss will be felt deeply by many and my heart is with his wife and children, his friends and family, the City of Nampa team and residents at this time.”

— Lauren McLean, Mayor of Boise

What’s next

The City of Nampa has asked that people keep Hogaboam's family in their prayers as they mourn this loss.

The takeaway

The sudden passing of Mayor Rick Hogaboam, a dedicated public servant and family man, is a significant loss for the City of Nampa and the broader Treasure Valley region. His commitment to growth management, infrastructure improvements, and supporting families will be deeply missed.