US EditionIdaho Mayor's Sudden Death at Town Hall Caused by 'Cardiac Tamponade': What Is It?
Mayor Hogaboam, 47, died from cardiac tamponade during a town hall, prompting emergency city council actions to maintain operations and plan for a replacement.
- On Wednesday, March 18, Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, collapsed during a town hall in Eagle, Idaho, and died at the scene; the Ada County Coroner identified cardiac tamponade as the cause.
- A Republican elected in November with nearly 63% of the vote, Hogaboam was four months into his term as Nampa's 31st mayor after rising through local politics as Canyon County Clerk and city councilman.
- Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, a former firefighter, immediately administered CPR after Hogaboam collapsed mid-speech, joined by emergency personnel; despite their prompt efforts, Hogaboam was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Under Idaho law, the Nampa City Council has 90 days to appoint a successor to serve until the November 2027 election, with Council President David Bills leading the transition process.
- Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. and Idaho flags lowered until Monday, March 23, in honor of Hogaboam, and a public memorial service is scheduled at the Ford Idaho Center for March 31.
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Nampa, Idaho Mayor Rick Hogaboam died Wednesday evening after suffering a sudden and rare cardiac event during a public meeting, according to confirmation from the Ada County coroner. Hogaboam, 47, collapsed while speaking at a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall in Eagle. Emergency response was immediate. Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, a former firefighter, began CPR within moments, joined by law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics who…
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