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
Vote East Brother as your favorite Lighthouse Stay!
See https://www.kqed.org/news/12097809/a-trip-to-the-remote-island-lighthouse-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco-bay. From: BDG Awards <awards@bdg.com> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 6:23 AM Subject: One week to vote for your favorite Lighthouse Stay!...
Resend: Ahmad Anderson at the Galileo Club, September 1, 5:00 – 6:30
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...
Resend: Mayoral Candidate Debate
I have endorsed Ahmad Anderson, a progressive Democrat that will bring sanity back to the Richmond City Council. 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...
VISITORS WELCOME — Next Meeting, Friday, September 4 | AC Transit Bud
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, September 4th, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 AC Transit Budget & Service Update Ryan Lau Join us to learn about AC Transit's agency...
Ahmad Anderson at the Galileo Club, September 1, 5:00 – 6:30
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...
Volunteers needed | Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt | Tuesday, Septem
Volunteer to beautify Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt! Dear Rotarians and friends Come out, lend a hand, and help make the Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt a more welcoming place for the community! This City-sponsored community...