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
Sign Up for East Brother May Wickie Day SUNDAY, MAY 17
Our next Wickie is SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026. Pickup at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Drive, will be approximately 10:30 AM (Tide Issues). Return will be 3:30 PM. Lunch will be provided. Please let me know if you can participate. Some of...
Richmond City Council and the Red Oak Victory
Other than four regional parks, the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (rated #1) and the SS Red Oak Victory (rated #6) are, according to Tripadvisor, .Richmond’s top visitor attractions, The historic Red Oak Victory ship, is owned by the...
VISITORS WELCOME — Rotary – Next Meeting Friday, May 1, 2026 | Exempt
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, May 1, 12:30pm. County Assessor's office Vince Robb A run down of what the Assessor's office does and does not do. A review of the...
Here’s an Idea
Instead of spending $300,000 on a study of relocating the Red Oak Victory, spend 2/3 of that on a state-of-the-art electric powered, 12-passenger water taxi that can shuttle passengers to multiple Richmond waterfront destinations. The water taxi could pick up...
Letter to City Council — Study for Relocation of the Red Oak Victory
Mayor Martinez and City Council Members, The Red Oak Victory is in a perfect position now, located in an historic WWII shipbuilding basin within former Kaiser Shipyard 3 adjacent to the General Warehouse and Riggers’ Loft with a Whirley Crane alongside and at...
VISITORS WELCOME — Rotary – Next Meeting Friday, April 17 | What in t
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, April 17, 12:30pm. What in the Heck is Going on with US Immigration? Josh Surowitz Immigration Enforcement has grabbed major headlines...