Recently Elected Mayor Dies After Medical Emergency During Town Hall Meeting
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The Idaho town of Nampa mourns its newly elected mayor, Rick Hogaboam, who died after a medical emergency during a regional town hall in Eagle. Hogaboam, 47, had been elected Nampa’s 31st mayor in November and was sworn in January 5. The incident occurred as he spoke at the meeting, with Eagle Mayor Brad Pike administering CPR until 911 responders arrived and the event was adjourned. The Treasure Valley Partnership praised Hogaboam as an exemplary public servant and devoted family man, reflecting the loss felt by the community and local leaders. Hogaboam had previously worked for the city of Nampa and Canyon County and had built a positive reputation in the area.
The mayor of an Idaho town died suddenly Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency.
Mayor Rick Hogaboam, who was recently elected mayor of Nampa, was only 47 years old.
Nampa is a town of about 115,000 located in the southwest part of the state, about 20 miles west of Boise.
Hogaboam was elected as Nampa’s 31st mayor in November and was sworn into office Jan. 5, according to the Idaho Statesman.
His office put out a statement on the city’s official page addressing the tragedy.
“It is with the deepest sadness that we must report Mayor Rick Hogaboam experienced a medical emergency tonight and has passed away,” the statement began.
“We ask the community to please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
“As we begin to mourn this unbelievable loss, please provide grace while we navigate the loss of not only our Mayor, but also our friend,” the post concluded.
KBOI-TV received additional details in a statement from the Treasure Valley Partnership, a local coalition of mayors and county commissioners.
The group said it was hosting a regional town hall at Eagle City Hall when Hogaboam had a medical emergency while speaking.
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Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, a former fireman who was sitting next to Hogaboam, saw what was happening and “immediately responded to Mayor Hogaboam by administering CPR.”
Staff called 911, and the meeting was adjourned before the room was cleared.
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly, but Hogaboam did not survive.
The Treasure Valley Partnership’s members issued a statement expressing their sorrow and lauded Hogaboam as an upstanding father and friend.
“On behalf of every mayor and county commissioner in our Partnership, and of our citizens, we are heartbroken to have lost one of our esteemed colleagues,” it read. “Rick Hogaboam was an exemplary public servant, a dedicated family man, and a true friend.”
Despite being new to the group of local leaders, he had reportedly worked for the city of Nampa and Canyon County and had already built a positive reputation in the area.
“Our prayers are with Rick’s family and the Nampa community at this time,” the statement concluded.
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