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Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam Dies From Medical Emergency During Town Hall Meeting
Rick Hogaboam, Nampa's mayor since January 2026, died after collapsing at a Regional Town Hall; emergency responders provided immediate aid but the medical cause remains unknown.
- Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam died during a Regional Town Hall at Eagle City Hall on March 18 after collapsing while speaking around 6:45 p.m.
- Having been elected last June, Hogaboam was sworn in as mayor on Jan. 5, 2026, after serving as Debbie Kling's chief of staff and Canyon County clerk.
- First responders including Eagle Police and Ada County EMS arrived quickly after Treasure Valley Partnership staff called 911, the meeting was adjourned, and Eagle Mayor Brad Pike and the Eagle Police Chief began CPR.
- Treasure Valley Partnership and multiple local organizations mourned Hogaboam's death, City of Nampa officials asked for prayers and grace, and this is a developing story with updates to follow.
- Recognized among local leaders, Hogaboam, 47, was new to the partnership as a mayor but had served Nampa and Canyon County, creating a regional leadership gap.
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‘Unbelievable loss’: Nampa mayor collapses mid-speech, dies despite CPR efforts
Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, died Wednesday evening after collapsing mid-speech at a town hall meeting in Eagle. Despite immediate CPR and emergency response, he could not be revived. Hogaboam, who recently began his term as mayor, was remembered as a dedicated public servant.
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