2026 Update

Travis O’Hara is a former state representative running for County Treasurer, after stepping in to run as a Republican write-in candidate in the Primary.  He defeated Gunstock troublemaker David Strang, who mounted his own write-in campaign just days before the primary.  Mr. O'Hara is currently Vice Chair of the Belmont Board of Selectmen.  

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Rep. O’Hara was born in Laconia and now lives in Belmont.  He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Granite State College and now works as a  Business Development and Profitability Advisor.

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The duties of Treasurer include the following:

(Note:  AI-Generated)

General Statutory Duties (RSA 29:1)

• Custody of Funds: Holds all money belonging to Belknap County. [1]

• Disbursements: Pays out county money strictly upon the written orders of the county commissioners. [1]

• Banking and Deposits: Deposits county funds in federally insured banks or the state public deposit investment pool (RSA 6:45). [1]

• Investment of Excess Funds: Invests surplus or idle cash—with commissioner approval—in U.S. government obligations, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, or repurchase agreements. [1]

• Accounting and Reporting: Keeps accurate and fair account books of all receipts and disbursements, furnishing statements and submitting books/vouchers to commissioners and county auditors upon request

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RECOMMENDED

Citizens for Belknap recommends Mr. O'Hara as reasonable, responsible and qualified to conduct these duties as Belknap County Treasurer.

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