After the unexpected death of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam on March 18 at a regional town hall, city officials are taking steps to fill the role of the city’s leader.
At a Glance:
- Nampa city council to appoint new mayor under Idaho Code § 50-608
- David Bills given authority for city operations until mayoral appointment
- Mayor Rick Hogaboam died of cardiac tamponade at age 47
On Monday, March 23, the City of Nampa stated that the council is now tasked with filling the position from within or from outside of its ranks, according to Idaho Code § 50-608, with the appointee holding the title of mayor until the next general city election.
Hogaboam, 47, was elected in November 2025 and took office in January. According to the Ada County coroner, his death was due to a cardiac tamponade, a condition where the heart is restricted from pumping blood…