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
Update on MCE
I continue to write about MCE because I represented Richmond on the MCE Board until I was termed out as mayor in January of 2023, at which time I was serving as Board chair. When I left, MCE was in good shape and was delivering electricity cheaper than PG&E....
Ahmad meet and greet event on Wed 9/30 at East Brother Beer
Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM delivered to your email address? Click here to sign-up to receive the E-Forum. Tom Butt is the former mayor of Richmond, CA, having served 27+ years until January of 2023, eight of those as elected mayor....
Point San Pablo Peninsula
This letter was sent to the City of Richmond, East Bay Regional Park District and Chevron. Winehaven Trust 117 Park Place Richmond CA 94801 September 22, 2026 City of Richmond East Bay Regional Park District Chevron Subject: Point San Pablo...
Visitors Welcome –Next Rotary Meeting at La Strada | Friday, Septembe
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at La Strada Restaurant (address below) on Friday, September 25, 12:30pm. Lunch is $30, there will be a selection of homemade dishes to choose from. Tamina Alon WCCUSD Trustee CARE Court Come learn...
OPPORTUNITY for Public Comment on Veterans Housing Campus Proposal
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Save Shipyard 3 Public Engagement Area– Help Me Picket September 26,
The Port of Richmond is celebrating Ports Day 2026 at the sanme time it is actively moving to dismantle the historic features of former Shiyard 3 that makes it a visitor destination. Ironically, the location of the celebration is the Port Office, adjecent to the SS...