Newly Elected Mayor Passes Away After Collapsing During Town Hall Meeting [WATCH]

Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, a newly elected official who had taken office just over two months ago, died Wednesday evening after collapsing during a public meeting in Eagle, Idaho, as reported by The New York Post.

Hogaboam, 47, suffered what officials described as a “medical emergency” while speaking at a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall around 6:45 p.m., according to Idaho News.

The meeting was immediately halted as emergency responders rushed to the scene.

Conmoción en Idaho: Rick Hogaboam, el recién electo alcalde de la ciudad de Nampa, ha fallecido a los 47 años. El trágico suceso ocurrió tras sufrir un colapso médico en pleno discurso durante una reunión pública este miércoles.
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Eagle Mayor Brad Pike, who was seated next to Hogaboam during the event, was the first to administer CPR.

Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and medical personnel continued life-saving efforts after arriving at the location, but those efforts were unsuccessful.

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Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam suffered a medical emergency while speaking at a town hall in Eagle, Idaho

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Hogaboam’s death comes shortly after he was sworn in as mayor of Nampa, a city located west of Boise. He had won the November election with 62.86 percent of the vote, defeating three opponents to become the city’s 31st mayor.

Prior to taking office, Hogaboam had an extensive background in local government. He previously served as chief of staff to former Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling for nearly four years.

He also held roles as a city councilman, a substitute Idaho state senator, and Canyon County clerk, where he oversaw responsibilities related to the county’s budget and elections.

Hogaboam moved to Nampa in 2008 from western New York and was known locally for his involvement in government and his personal interests, including his support for the Buffalo Bills.

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