Mayor of Nampa, Idaho
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Key moments and achievements from Rick Hogaboam's life.
Rick was born
· Nampa, Idaho, USA
Life Event
Rick Hogaboam moved to Idaho in 2008 from western New York, quickly embedding himself in the civic life of Nampa and Canyon County, beginning a journey of community service that would span nearly two decades.
Life Event
Rick Hogaboam moved to Idaho in 2008 from western New York, quickly embedding himself in the civic life of Nampa and Canyon County, beginning a journey of community service that would span nearly two decades.
Career
Hogaboam served as a pastor in the Nampa community, providing spiritual leadership and building deep connections with residents that would later inform his approach to public service and civic governance.
Career
Hogaboam served as a pastor in the Nampa community, providing spiritual leadership and building deep connections with residents that would later inform his approach to public service and civic governance.
Community
Hogaboam helped facilitate the purchase of property and fundraising for the founding of The Nesting Place, a support home for pregnant women in need of stable housing and loving support, reflecting his deep commitment to vulnerable community members.
Community
Hogaboam helped facilitate the purchase of property and fundraising for the founding of The Nesting Place, a support home for pregnant women in need of stable housing and loving support, reflecting his deep commitment to vulnerable community members.
Career
Hogaboam served on the Nampa City Council, gaining hands-on experience in municipal governance, budget management, and community planning that prepared him for higher office and earned him the trust of residents.
Career
Hogaboam served on the Nampa City Council, gaining hands-on experience in municipal governance, budget management, and community planning that prepared him for higher office and earned him the trust of residents.
Education
Hogaboam earned a Masters in Public Administration from Corban University, where he was recognized with the Distinguished Graduate Award, and obtained a certificate in executive leadership from Cornell University.
Education
Hogaboam earned a Masters in Public Administration from Corban University, where he was recognized with the Distinguished Graduate Award, and obtained a certificate in executive leadership from Cornell University.
Career
Hogaboam served as Canyon County Clerk, a constitutional office with judicial responsibilities, championing transparency and putting residents first while managing elections and county records for one of Idaho fastest-growing counties.
Career
Hogaboam served as Canyon County Clerk, a constitutional office with judicial responsibilities, championing transparency and putting residents first while managing elections and county records for one of Idaho fastest-growing counties.
Achievement
Rick Hogaboam was sworn in as Mayor of Nampa on January 5, 2026, becoming the leader of Idaho third-largest city after a career spanning city council, county clerk, and state legislative service.
Achievement
Rick Hogaboam was sworn in as Mayor of Nampa on January 5, 2026, becoming the leader of Idaho third-largest city after a career spanning city council, county clerk, and state legislative service.
Rick Hogaboam passed away
