Westlake Resident Appointed as Porter Public Library's New Fiscal Officer

Elizabeth Snezek returns to her hometown library after career in finance and education

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:22pm

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The Porter Public Library in Westlake, Ohio has appointed Elizabeth Snezek as its new fiscal officer. Snezek, a Westlake native and Westlake High School graduate, previously worked in finance roles at local schools and private businesses before taking on this new position at the library where she once worked as a student page.

Why it matters

The fiscal officer role is critical for ensuring the library's financial stability and responsible management of public funds. Snezek's local ties and prior experience make her well-suited to continue the library's tradition of fiscal responsibility.

The details

Snezek's past roles include serving as Assistant Treasurer at Columbia Local Schools and holding finance positions with Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District as well as in the private sector. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. Snezek sees the move to the Porter Public Library as a homecoming, as her first job was as a student page at the Westlake library.

  • Snezek was appointed to the fiscal officer role at the Porter Public Library's regular board meeting on March 18, 2026.
  • She replaces Celeste Fortunato, who retired from the position in fall 2025.

The players

Elizabeth Snezek

A Westlake, Ohio resident and Westlake High School graduate who was appointed as the new fiscal officer of the Porter Public Library.

Will Perry

The President of the Porter Public Library Board of Trustees.

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What they’re saying

“My first job was as a student page at the library, and it was a great experience. Coming back as the Fiscal Officer is a dream come true.”

— Elizabeth Snezek, New Fiscal Officer

“We are delighted to have Beth join our team. We know that under her guidance our record of fiscal responsibility will continue.”

— Will Perry, Board of Trustees President

The takeaway

Snezek's appointment represents a homecoming for the Westlake native, who is poised to leverage her finance background to uphold the library's tradition of responsible fiscal management and community service.