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. In 1865 he served a term on the county grand jury. 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.