As the official city poet, Terry will work to highlight poets and poetry, and literature, particularly working with community members who may traditionally have less access to poetry. An author of five volumes of poetry, Terry has worked to bring poetry to Medford residents of all ages through his involvement with numerous Medford organizations, including the Medford Public Schools, the West Medford Community Center, the Mystic Valley Branch NAACP, ArtsMedford, and others.