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
Famous YouTube Maritime Historians to Speak on Red Oak VIctory!
Ryan Szimanski and Drachinifel History Presentations Maritime History Talks on March 21 Dear Tom, If you follow the YouTube maritime history channels "Battleship New Jersey" and "Drachinifel" then you won't want to miss these...
VISITORS WELCOME: Rotary – Next Meeting Friday, March 6 | A is for Ave
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, March 6, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 A is for Average Gus Mattammal Gus Mattammal would discuss some of the root cause issues with the...
A new concert series at Point San Pablo Harbor
A new concert series at Point San Pablo Harbor View this email in your browser JUST ANNOUNCED! MONDAY, MARCH 23 Nicki Bluhm, Grahame Lesh, & Jennifer Hartswick Sailing Solo Concert Series at The Knot Club (This show will sell out)...
BREAKING — RPA to Drop Martinez and Run Jimenez for Mayor
Figure 1 - Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez addresses the Berkeley City Council last April wearing colors and a flag that are typically symbols of Palestinian nationalism. (Richmondside) Multiple sources are reporting that the Richmond Progressive...
FVisitors Welcome to Next Rotary Meeting Friday, February 27, 2026 |
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, February 27, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Dio Se La Vi (Water is life) Johwell St. Cilien The project aims to build a submersible pump for...
City Council Declines to Approve SS Red Oak Victory Relocation Study –
Figure 1 - The SS Red Oak Victory is the 5th most popular attraction in Richmond and is part of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, the city’s top attraction, according to Tripadvisor In a rare moment of wisdom, the City Council voted...