SHOCK DEATH

Mayor Dies After Collapsing While Speaking at Town Hall

A fellow mayor jumped into action and attempted to save the newly elected Rick Hogaboam.

An Idaho mayor who was sworn in two months ago died after he passed out while speaking at a town hall. The tragic scene played out on Wednesday evening, when Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam collapsed while addressing a crowd in the nearby town of Eagle, Idaho. Eagle’s mayor, Brad Pike, who was standing next to Hogaboam, jumped into action and administered CPR to the 47-year-old as emergency services were called. All attempts to revive Hogaboam were unsuccessful. The mayor’s cause of death is unknown. Hogaboam moved to the city in 2008 and has been chief of staff to the former mayor, a city councilman, a substitute Idaho state senator, and a county clerk. “His dedication to strengthening Nampa, supporting families and fostering thoughtful growth will leave a lasting impact for generations to come,” the Idaho GOP said in a statement celebrating Hogaboam’s years of service to the party. Hogaboam won the Nampa mayoral election in November with a decisive 62.86 percent of the vote. The late mayor is survived by his wife, five children, and a grandchild.