Laura M. Toy

Laura M. Toy is a former Michigan politician.

Early life

Toy was born on December 22, 1951, in Livonia, Michigan.

Education

Toy earned a BGS degree from the University of Michigan and an associate degree Schoolcraft College.

Career

Toy served as a Schoolcraft College Trustee from 1979 to 1986. Toy then served on the Livonia City Council from 1987 to 1995. Toy served as Livonia City Treasurer from 1996 to 1998. On November 3, 1998, Toy was elected to the Michigan [House of Representatives] where she represented the Michigan's 19th [House of Representatives district|19th district] from January 13, 1999, to December 31, 2002. In 1999, Toy was appointed by Governor John Engler to the Council for Handicapped Infants and Toddlers. On November 5, 2002, Toy was elected to the Michigan Senate where she represented the Michigan's 6th [Senate district|6th district] from January 8, 2003, to December 31, 2006. Toy is a member of the League of Women Voters.