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
ROV Relocation Cost-Benefit Analysis
The recent discussion about a proposed meeting with Congressman Garamendi to discuss a potential $4 million grant for repairs to the ROV caused me to begin thinking again about the proposed relocation and the future of Historic Shipyard 3. Any funding for the...
TOM BUTT E-FORUM THIS SATURDAY: Richmond Promise to Host 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
THIS SATURDAY: Richmond Promise to Host 10 Year Anniversary Celebration presented by Wells Fargo Advisors on Saturday, August 8 RICHMOND, Calif. — Richmond Promise invites the community to celebrate a decade of establishing a college-graduating...
VISITORS WELCOME Rotary – Next meeting Friday August 7th | Justice At
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, August 7th, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Rose Mukhar Justice At Last Justice At Last is the only nonprofit law firm in the San...
Demolition of the Whirley Crane
k8sibley@gmail.com Rumors have been floating around for some time that the City of Richmond is planning to dismantle and remove the Whirley Crane, now loated adjacent to the SS Red Oak Victory at historic Shipyard 3, which is a California historic landmark and...
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
This is the first of several E-FORUMs related to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, the Red Oak Victory and The Whirley Crane. I am concerned that the City of Richmond, the Richmond Museum Association and others are not aware of the...
Richmond Promise’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Hello community partners, Richmond Promise warmly invites the community to our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Richmond Promise's 10 year bash is taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...