businesses nearby. By 1842, there were eight grist mills and 12 saw mills in King. Some settlements have since been abandoned, or are no longer communities per se, including Bell's Lake, Davis Corners, and King Ridge. In 1971, with the formation of the Regional Municipality of York and dissolution of York County, the township's boundaries were changed, shifting west by one concession from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street, and north by one lot from the King-Vaughan town line. In 2017, the township lent its name to the Barenaked Ladies song "Township of King," written by band member Kevin Hearn. Geography The township's boundaries are East: Bathurst Street South: a line north of the King-Vaughan Road West: the Caledon/King Townline, which connects two roads (Caledon/King Townline North and Caledon/King Townline South) in a roughly straight line North: Highway 9 from the Caledon/King Townline to slightly east of Highway 27, then cuts north following branches of the Holland River until it meets Bathurst Street The majority of King is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, which is the origin for the headwaters of many rivers throughout its extent, including the Humber River in King. Numerous interconnected provincially and regionally significant areas are located in the township. The most prominent are seven Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest, and the wetland complexes adjacent to or within those areas. Climate Slightly removed from the UHI of Toronto, the climate is warm-summer humid continental (Köppen: Dfb). Local Government King Township was incorporated in 1850 as The Corporation of the Township of King. Its current mayor is Steve Pelligrini, who was sworn into office in December 2010. The Town Council includes the mayor and six councillors representing the township's six wards. The mayor is also a member of York Regional Council via double direct election. 2018 Municipal Election Mayor: Steve Pellegrini Councillors: Ward 1 (Eastern King City, Eversley, Snowball, Temperanceville): Jordan Alexander Cescolini Ward 2 (Nobleton, King Creek, Laskay, Strange): David Boyd Ward 3 (Hammertown, Happy Valley, Holly Park, Linton, New Scotland): Jakob Schneider Ward 4 (Schomberg, Pottageville, Lloydtown): Bill Cober Ward 5 (Western King City, Heritage Park, Kettleby, Kinghorn): Debbie Schaefer Ward 6 (Ansnorveldt, Glenville and northeastern King Township): Avia Eek 2014 municipal election In the 2014 municipal election, the mayorship was uncontested and Steve Pellegrini was acclaimed for a second term. Cleve Mortelliti was acclaimed for Ward 1 owing to no opposing candidates. Candidates