Victor Rodriguez serves on the Nampa City Council representing District 5, first elected in 2017 and reelected in 2021 and 2025. Born in Texas and raised in Burley, Idaho, Rodriguez is a 40-year law enforcement veteran who retired from the Nampa Police Department in 2012 after serving 30 years as a homicide detective. He is the only Latino on the Nampa City Council and has been a champion for managed growth, taxpayer accountability, and community service. His investigative work on notable cases, including the Paul Ezra Rhoades serial killer investigation, earned him national recognition on Discovery Channel programs.
Serving
Victor Rodriguez
City CouncilRepublican
ID-Nampa City Council District 5 City Council
About
Family & Heritage
Born in Texas and raised in Burley, Idaho. Married to Nampa native Delsie Rodriguez. Together they have 7 children and 20 grandchildren from their combined families. Member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Political Career
Before Politics
40-year career in law enforcement spanning multiple Idaho agencies. Served 30 years as a homicide detective with the Canyon County Sheriff's Office and Bonneville County Sheriff's Office in Idaho Falls. Retired from the Nampa Police Department in 2012 as a detective, where he worked in patrol division and property crimes after transferring out of homicide investigations in 2005. Notable case: Lead investigator on the Paul Ezra Rhoades serial killer case in the 1980s, successfully catching and convicting the murderer of three victims. Featured on Discovery Channel programs including "True Detective, Ice Cold Killers" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn." Of his 22 homicide investigations, none of the convictions were appealed.
Education
Master Certification from the Idaho Peace Officers Training and Standards Academy (POST). 100% of his education is law enforcement-related through his 40-year career.
Key Issues & Priorities
Managed growth - "Slow the pace, save our place" campaign slogan
Taxpayer accountability and fiscal responsibility
Ensuring new developments pay for themselves rather than burdening existing homeowners
Proper funding for law enforcement
Infrastructure improvements for Idaho's most-populated areas
Education and citizen rights
Compatible growth with existing development
Endorsements
Nampa Chamber of Commerce