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
WCDC VOTING RESULTS FROM MARCH 15 CANDIDATE FORUM
This is who West County Democrats will be endorsing in June. Dear WCDC Membership: A Special Thanks to the WCDC and District 1 ad-hoc Endorsements Committee members for preparing candidate questions and serving on the interview Panel:...
Remembering Eric Nelson
I just found out from Eric Nelson’s wife that he had died nine months ago. She saw a post of mine on Eric’s Facebook page and was reminded to contact me. You can see from Eric’s obituary that he was a talented artist, esteemed professor and...
My Mom’s Birthday, March 6
My mother, Cecilia King Butt would have been 103 years old today. I wrote two books about her, both available on Amazon, Cecilia King's Extraordinary Senior Trip: Honolulu 1940-41 - Before Pearl Harbor and A WWII Romance: Tom and Cecilia Butt. Cecilia...
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)...