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: VISITORS WRELCOME – Rotary – Friday, September 19, Port of Richmond U
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, September 19, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Port of Richmond Update and Overview Charles Gerard Update on the Port of...
From Email: Last Day to Get Your Tickets!
Don't Miss the Tiki Pancake Breakfast TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS! Last Chance for Tickets to Red Oak Victory's Tiki Pancake Breakfast Sunday, September 14 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dear Tom, Just 24 hours left to get those tickets for the Tiki...
From Email: Point Richmond Music 🎸Season Finale with The Rubinoos and The Lemonham
Don't miss our final free concert of the summer on Friday, September 12! Our 2025 free outdoor summer music season concludes this Friday, September 12th! Join us for one last night of live music as Point Richmond Music wraps up an...
From Email: VISITORS WELCOME — Rotary – Friday, September 5, US Immigration under
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, September 5, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Josh Surowitz Chair of the California Lawyers Association, Immigration Committee The Trump...
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...