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...

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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...

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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...

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