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
From Email: Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip – June 21 1941
Beginning on November 1, 2024, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or...
From Email: City Council Discovers Historic Preservation
The article copied below from the Richmond Standard describes a realization and call to action by Soheila Bana and Doria Robinson about ongoing dangers to historic buildings in Richmond. While their concern is much appreciated, the action plan they advocated is...
From Email: Next Rotary Meeting Friday, June 20, 2025 | Homegrown Rosie – Desiree
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, June 20, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The RGC gate code is #8631. They are no longer keeping the gate open as a security measure. Homegrown Rosie Desiree Heveroh...
From Email: FPoint Richmond Music’s Free Summer Concert Season Begins this Friday,
Free Music Returns to the Point this Friday, 6/13! Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani Open PRM's 2025 Live Outdoor Concert Series Design by Bette Tarr We hope you will join us this Friday, June...
From Email: W: D5 Newsletter – The Whole Thing Is Spicy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
After sending out Soheila Bana’s newsletter, I was reminded that Sue Wilson also distributes a newsletter. The one forwarded to me today included the following analysis of the Riggers Loft, which was helpful because it showed how poorly informed Ms. Wilson is on the...
From Email: TOM BUTT E-FORUM Good News: FREE & $2 Rides, Stop Illegal Fireworks, No Kings!, Stay Ale
I want to give a shout out to Soheila Bana, who, as far as I know, is the only Richon City Council member who communicates regularly and in detail with constituent. Below od her latest newsletter: From: 94803-community-8@googlegroups.com...