Entrepreneur and grocer Don Leary is announcing his intention to seek the Liberal nomination in District 16, Cornwall-Meadowbank.
 
“Cornwall-Meadowbank enjoys a rich history of Liberal MLAs standing proudly in the legislature to represent the diverse array of perspectives in the riding, both urban and rural,” said Leary. “Having lived and done business in the community for several decades, I have a deep understanding of our community’s needs and concerns of all members of our community.”
 
“I’ve watched Cornwall-Meadowbank grow, and I’m excited to help our community take the next step as a voice for the direction of that growth.”
 
Don is most well-known in the community as the Owner/Operator of Leary’s Your Independent Grocer, formerly known as Save Easy, from 2002-2020. Don is also known for his active involvement as a church treasurer and a member of the Cornwall Lions Club.
 
Born in Summerside and raised in Borden, PEI, Don graduated from Kinkora Regional High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from UPEI.
 
Don has been married to his wife Juanita for more than thirty years. Their daughter, Desiree, lives in Cornwall with her husband, Jamie Hickox.