Meet Terry

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Terry Crow is the current Mayor of University City, MO. He is a father, businessman, and attorney who loves U. City for its close knit community and people. As mayor, Terry is most proud of the growth at Olive and 170, the renovations at U. City schools, and his strong, collaborative relationship with the City Council and School District. Thank you for your support in making University City one of the most vital and diverse communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  Terry brings professionalism, competence, and collaboration to the role. He believes in listening to residents and representing what you want to see in U. City. He believes everyone from council members to Board of Education members to residents play a vital role in shaping our U. City.  

As the only open LGBTQIA mayor in Missouri, Terry is the recipient of the prestigious Michael Edlin Award from Doorways, a nonprofit that offers supportive housing for people with HIV/AIDS. He served on the Doorways board of directors for 10 years, five of which he served as chair. Terry has also served as Chairman of the Board for the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund.

Born in Farber, Missouri, a town of approximately 400 people north of St. Louis, Terry grew up attending public schools and the local Presbyterian Church. The son of a brick plant worker and homemaker. Terry learned early on the value of education, hard work, and giving back.