John King (Los Angeles politician)

John King was president of the Los Angeles, California, Common Council—the legislative arm of that city— effective June 1, 1868. He replaced Murray Morrison, who resigned.
His terms of service on the council were:
May 10, 1866, to May 8, 1867. Reinstated August 8, 1867.
August 8, 1867, to December 7, 1868.
December 9, 1868, to December 9, 1869. He was chosen as president by the drawing of lots.
December 9, 1869, to December 9, 1870.

References and notes

Data is from Chronological Record of Los Angeles City Officials,1850-1938, compiled under direction of Municipal Reference Library, City Hall, Los Angeles (March 1938, reprinted 1966). "Prepared ... as a report on Project No. SA 3123-5703-6077-8121-9900 conducted under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration."