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Eagle Today
By the People, for the People
Nampa Mayor Dies During Regional Town Hall
Another mayor tried to save him, but efforts were unsuccessful
Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:50am
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Rick Hogaboam, the newly elected mayor of Nampa, Idaho, died following a medical emergency during a regional town hall meeting hosted by the Treasure Valley Partnership. Eagle mayor and former firefighter Brad Pike, who was sitting next to Hogaboam, immediately administered CPR, but emergency responders were unable to revive him.
Why it matters
Hogaboam's death is a tragic loss for the Nampa community, as he was described as an exemplary public servant and dedicated family man. His passing also marks the second Treasure Valley mayor to die this year, raising concerns about the challenges and risks faced by local government leaders.
The details
According to the news release, Hogaboam, 47, was elected as Nampa's 31st mayor in November 2025 and was sworn into office in January 2026. He was attending the regional town hall hosted by the Treasure Valley Partnership, a coalition of mayors and county commissioners, when he experienced a medical emergency while speaking at the event around 6:45 p.m. on March 18, 2026. Eagle mayor Brad Pike, who was sitting next to Hogaboam, immediately began administering CPR, and emergency responders from the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Eagle Fire District, and Ada County EMS arrived to take over, but were unable to revive Hogaboam.
- Hogaboam was elected as Nampa's mayor in November 2025.
- Hogaboam was sworn into office on January 5, 2026.
- The medical emergency occurred during a regional town hall meeting on March 18, 2026 around 6:45 p.m.
The players
Rick Hogaboam
The newly elected 47-year-old mayor of Nampa, Idaho, who died following a medical emergency during a regional town hall meeting.
Brad Pike
The mayor of Eagle, Idaho, and a former firefighter, who was sitting next to Hogaboam and immediately administered CPR.
Treasure Valley Partnership
A local coalition of mayors and county commissioners that was hosting the regional town hall meeting where the incident occurred.
What’s next
According to Idaho State Code, the Nampa City Council is instructed to appoint someone to serve as mayor until the next election, following Hogaboam's death.
The takeaway
Hogaboam's tragic passing highlights the risks and challenges faced by local government leaders, and the Nampa community must now navigate the loss of not only their mayor, but also their friend and colleague. This incident also marks the second Treasure Valley mayor to die this year, raising broader concerns about the wellbeing of public servants in the region.
