Peter Llewellyn
Peter Ross Llewellyn is a candidate for the nomination in District 2 Georgetown,St Peter's in Prince Edward Island.
Peter Llewellyn previously ran but failed to attain the 2010 leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He officially declared his candidacy for the leadership in May 2010. The convention will be held October 1 & 2, 2010 in Charlottetown.
Peter Llewellyn lost his attempt lead the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party to Olive Crane October 2, 2010.
He was born in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, October 10, 1956. Llewellyn served a term as Mayor of Georgetown, January 2007 – June 2009.
Background
Peter Llewellyn served with the Canadian Navy 1974 -1980, and owned and operated a commercial fishing boat from1980 - 1982. In the early 1980s he was an instructor and supervisor in the Dockside Grading Program on Prince Edward Island.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he worked within the struggling fish processing industry moving from plant to plant. He was manager of North Ocean Enterprises Ltd. in Souris, Prince Edward Island 1985-1988. In addition to his management role, he conducted National Research Council research on super-chill systems for ground fish that were adopted throughout Atlantic Canada.
He was recruited as Superintendent with National Sea Products Canso Division 1988 -1989; where he set records in production and fish handling. During his work as manager of Dover Seafoods, in Canso, Nova Scotia, and Grand Bank Seafoods, Newfoundland, (both divisions of, Clearwater Fine Foods Inc.) he travelled extensively in North America, Europe and Asia, forging links between the fishery and industry.
While in Newfoundland, he was a franchise owner/operator of Spell Read, a program helping adults and children with reading problems. At that time he was also managing director of three Spell Read schools.
Llewellyn relocated to Ontario in 2002 working as the Operations Manager for New-Form Manufacturing Ltd., where he was responsible for two metal manufacturing facilities located in Mississauga and Milverton.
He returned to the Fishing Industry in 2003 in Harbour Breton in Newfoundland, and to Prince Edward Island, in 2004, to work as Plant Manager for Ocean Choice Ltd.
Upon his return to the Island, he developed a talent as a sculptor and jeweller. He currently operates two art locations in Georgetown (his studio, and separate retail store Shoreline Designs Inc.). Llewellyn is a partner in a waterfront restaurant, Clam Diggers Beach House and Restaurant (1), which is a replica of the original Georgetown train station.
Community Leadership
In 2008 Peter Llewellyn ran for Mayor of the Town of Georgetown. He held that position for 1.5 years. He resigned his term early after significant controversy surrounding the potential closure of Georgetown Elementary School. Prior to his departure he led the Town in launching a $70,000 legal challenge against the Province of Prince Edward Island for its role in recommending the closure of several rural Island schools in the Eastern School District. In 2009 Peter Llewellyn initially participated in an effort to keep Georgetown Elementary School open. Within weeks he removed himself from the committee formed to lead the charge to keep the school open. He was instrumental in the formation of the P.E.I. Rural Alliance in 2009. of this grass roots movement. The Alliance intervened on behalf of beef farmer Sterling Mitchell with Llewellyn providing leadership The P.E.I. Rural Alliance has had no activity since early 2010 and no longer maintains a web-site.
Volunteering
While in Newfoundland, Llewellyn was a founding member and director of The Main Street Youth Centre, and mentor of a youth entrepreneurship program. He spearheaded the building of a 6500 sq. ft. centre within 6 weeks with no government money. The construction was done with community volunteers, and local business support and total cost of $126 in paid labour.
Also, in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, he was a Trustee of the Burin Peninsula School Board during the time of transition from religious affiliated boards to a public school system. While in Nova Scotia he was one of a five-person Committee responsible for managing the $6,000,000 “Canso Community Development Fund,” aimed at replacing the loss of the seafood industry.
Throughout the period from 1984 to 1999, Llewellyn served as a volunteer constable in the RCMP Auxiliary Program in all three provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Family
Llewellyn has been married to Gayle Ellen Crosby since May 1978. They have two grown children Jocelyn and Jonathan. Son Jonathan is preparing to go into the Military. Daughter Jocelyn, is a customer service representative with Research in Motion, Halifax.
Social Media
For further information see Twitter page or Blog
See a video of a Peter Llewellyn speech at the PC Party Provincial Council Meeting on August 9, 2010.