Just a few thoughts on county attorney Bonnie Toskey … First of all, Ms. Toskey signed Margaret’s contract. Ok, she’s the county attorney … no big deal. Then she’s asked to render a legal opinion on the validity of that contract. Ok, she’s the county attorney … no big deal. Then she reportedly gives the opinion to Margaret McAvoy pr...

Regarding the McAvoy contract … In the article in today’s Argus, Dawn Phillips Hertz is reported to have said that the question of the contract is open to interpretation of the state statute. “The question is whether (McAvoy) signing the contract is essential. The negotiations were already done. Was her signature just a formality?” Hertz is an attorney with the Michigan...

It’s possible that Margaret’s August 24 contract, which is backdated to March 22, will expire on March 22 2007. The contract is written to be valid through March 22, 2009. This appears to be in violation of state law. The applicable state law is as follows: The term of the employment contract may extend beyond the terms of the members of the county board of commissioners. The term ...

Power Grab! County Coordinator Plans Move To CEO By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes. –Second Witch, Macbeth Shiawassee County Coordinator Margaret McAvoy is said to be the real decision maker behind the County Board of Commissioners. She moves money between funds to pay the bills. She directs the commissioners and the prosecutor on how to handle the political a...