Tom Butt
Architect, Recovered Politician, Historic Preservationist and Author
This web page started as a political campaign resource in the early 1990s. After 28 years on the Richmond City Council and eight years as elected mayor, I termed out in 2023, having served longer continuously than anyone in Richmond history. I have now reverted full-time to the architectural profession.
I started the blog TOM BUTT E-FORUM in 2000 to fill in the gaps and misinformation from traditional journalism. Although I have transitioned away from the predominantly community and political content , I have continued the E-FORUM, and the Archives are probably the best resource available for Richmond political history 2000 – 2023.
Latest E-FORUM Articles
October 16th house concert Steve Seskin and Sinclair
From Steve Seskin: Hi there, I'm doing a house concert with my friend SInclair at my home in Richmond, CA on Friday October 16th at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. These days I don't play out often so if you have...
TOM BUTT E-FORM:: East Brother Light Station Voted #2 Lighthouse Stay in America!
The Zoe Report Readers' Choice Awards: Best Lighthouse Stays 2. East Brother Light Station San Francisco Bay, CA What TZR readers love about East Brother Light Station: Taking a short speedboat ride to a private island in San Francisco Bay felt...
East Brother Light Station Pier and Gangway
East Brother is more popular than ever but is in great danger. See https://www.kqed.org/news/12097809/a-trip-to-the-remote-island-lighthouse-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco-bay. It was recently voted #2 nationally in Best Lighthouse Stays.of 2026! The...
West Side Forum: Darryl Brock and the Historical Baseball Novel
Tomorrow night will be special. We will be launching a new organization, the West Side Forum, dedicated to bringing you talks, presentations, and events of interest to the Point Richmond Community. All programs will be live in the Point Richmond Community...
Miraflores Workday September 22, 2016
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Fundraiser and Reception TODAY for Ahmad Anderson
From: Ahmad Anderson for Richmond Mayor <ahmad@anderson4richmond.com> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 3:26 PM To: Tom Butt <tom.butt@intres.com> Subject: Join me for a Fundraiser and Reception TOMORROW! ...