Barry Douglas Jacklin
Candidate for Mayor of London, Ontario, in the 2026 municipal election.
“I have worked in renovations and wood mills. I spent most of my life serving in the hospitality industry. In five decades, I served my community. I know my community."
Barry Douglas Jacklin
Barry Douglas Jacklin was born in London in 1965 at Victoria Hospital. He attended Lorne Ave. Public School and Central Collegiate High School, then studied linguistic anthropology at Western. He later taught English as a second language in Mexico, worked in renovations and wood mills, and spent most of his life in the hospitality industry.
A life in this community
Born in London, at Victoria Hospital
Lorne Ave. Public School
Central Collegiate High School
Studied linguistic anthropology
Taught English as a second language
Renovations and wood mills
Five decades serving the community
Running for Mayor, following the death of his partner and the questions it raised
Why Barry is running
The full story behind Barry's decision to run for Mayor of London, in his own words.