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
From Email: Rotary – Friday, August 29 | Emergency Preparedness & Wildfire Mitigat
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, August 29, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Emergency Preparedness & Wildfire Mitigation Programs Noell Crosse & Michelle Rinehart...
From Email: Richmond’s historic East Brother Light Station puts out call for help
Richmond’s historic East Brother Light Station puts out call for help Under threat of potential closure, a nonprofit is trying to raise money for repairs to keep the historic site open to visitors...
From Email: ROTARY Meeting VISITORS WELCOME Rotary – Friday, August 22 | Financia
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, August 22, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Financial Literacy: Building a Foundation for Wealth and Stability Gwendolyn Woods Financial literacy is...
From Email: Urban Tilth Related Corruption Continues — Lawsuit by McGee Settled
You may recall that a year ago in August 2024, Roshni Felonte McGee filed a complaint against Najari Smith, Doria Robinson, Charles Patterson, Urban Tilth, Rich City Rides and Rich City, alleging that the defendants rented McGee and his family an apartment with...
From Email: Help A Brother Out!
Pier Pressure Help a Brother Out! Credit Michael Estigoy Under Pier Pressure Did you know that Piers serving East Brother have been destroyed and replaced several times? The current pier and gangway at East Brother Island date...
From Email: 80 Years Ago Today
Although the Japanese surrender did not officially occur until August 15, 1945, and the Instrument of Surrender was not signed until September 2, 1945, it was pretty well accepted that WWII was, for all practical purposes, over 80 years ago yesterday. Following is a...