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 – April 29, 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 paperback....
From Email: Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip – April 28, 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 paperback....
From Email: May 3-4 Natives Garden Tour, keystone species signs, new Choose Your O
Dear Friend of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase, Today I’m writing about: 1) The upcoming in-person Tour of more than fifty gardens that will be open on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 (think addresses, maps, and tickets! 2)...
From Email: Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip – April 26, 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 paperback....
From Email: Join Our Scholar Celebration on May 28th – Updates from Richmond Promi
Join Our Scholar Celebration on May 28th - Updates from Richmond Promise Dear Friend, Spring is here, and along with it comes one of the most exciting times of the year for Richmond Promise. I'm proud to share the following updates from our staff,...
From Email: San Francisco’s “One Way In — One Way Out” Project
Not being as narrow minded, short-sighted and distracted as the City of Richmond (City Council), San Francisco has proceeded to implement a mixed-use development at Treasure Island that includes housing, lodging, commercial uses, and a world-class waterfront park....