Idaho Mayor Dies After Medical Emergency at Town Hall

Rick Hogaboam's sudden death at 47 is called 'a shock and a tragedy' by officials.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 3:51am

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Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, died after suffering a medical emergency during a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall in nearby Eagle, Idaho. Eagle Mayor Brad Pike and Police Chief Travis Ruby immediately responded and attempted CPR, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Hogaboam was months into his first term as mayor of Nampa, a city of over 100,000 people.

Why it matters

Hogaboam's death is a significant loss for the city of Nampa, as he was a dedicated public servant committed to transparent and efficient governance. His sudden passing at a relatively young age has left the community in shock and grief.

The details

Hogaboam, who previously served as Canyon County clerk, Nampa city councilman, and briefly as a state senator, was attending the Treasure Valley Partnership town hall when he suffered the medical emergency. Eagle officials immediately responded and tried to revive him, but he could not be saved. The cause of his death is still under investigation by the Ada County Coroner's Office.

  • On March 19, 2026, Hogaboam suffered a medical emergency during the town hall in Eagle.
  • Hogaboam began serving as Nampa mayor in early January 2026.

The players

Rick Hogaboam

The 47-year-old mayor of Nampa, Idaho, who died after suffering a medical emergency at a town hall meeting. He was months into his first term as mayor and had a background in public service.

Brad Pike

The mayor of Eagle, Idaho, who is a former firefighter and immediately responded to aid Hogaboam when he suffered the medical emergency.

Travis Ruby

The police chief of Eagle, Idaho, who also responded to the medical emergency and assisted in the efforts to revive Hogaboam.

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What they’re saying

“Rick served with a genuine heart for public service and an unwavering commitment to the people of Nampa. He cared deeply about his community and worked every day to make it stronger and better for those he served.”

— Brad Little, Idaho Governor

What’s next

The city of Nampa is holding an emergency council meeting on Thursday to discuss maintaining city operations and the process for appointing a new mayor following Hogaboam's death.

The takeaway

Hogaboam's sudden passing at a relatively young age has left the Nampa community in shock, as he was a dedicated public servant committed to transparent and efficient governance. His death is a significant loss for the city, and officials are now tasked with navigating the process of appointing a new mayor to continue serving the people of Nampa.