Biographical Information
Born: November 8, 1966 in Ravenna
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Denise
Children: Ryan, Bianca, Aubree, and Garret
Education: Ravenna High School - Class of 1985
Employment/Military Record: Four years in the United States Air Force as a security policeman before his nearly 25 years of employment as a
Muskegon Heights fire fighter and police officer. During his career, he has
also worked part-time for the City of North Muskegon Police Department and the
Muskegon County Sheriff's Department.
Community Activities: Member of several service organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars Men's Auxiliary Post #8846, American Legion Post #9, Muskegon Northside Lions Club, Muskegon Heights Optimist Club, Muskegon Fraternal Order of Eagles, Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, and the Polish Falcons of America. Terry also served on the Legends Flight committee in 2014, which organized an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for area World War II veterans.
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2022)
Other Offices: In his first run for elected office in 2012, Terry was elected county commissioner, defeating a five-term Republican incumbent. In 2014, Terry easily won re-election and then was elected chair of the board by his fellow commissioners.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2022
General Vote:
54,557 of 115,670 (47%)
Primary Vote:
21,282 of 21,282 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan House 92nd District 2020
General Vote:
25,430 of 38,936 (65%)
Primary Vote:
9,641 of 9,641 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 92nd District 2018
General Vote:
19,614 of 28,531 (68%)
Primary Vote:
7,844 of 7,844 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Association for Justice, AFL-CIO, Michigan Realtors, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan
Michigan House 92nd District 2016
General Vote:
22,584 of 33,112 (68%)
Primary Vote:
4,321 of 8,498 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac (General Election endorsement), the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC
Political Activities: From 2011-2012, Terry served as a Muskegon County road
commissioner.
