by Tom Butt | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering and honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It is also considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer....
by Tom Butt | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
1. How would you allocate the $550 million Chevron settlement funds? I would not treat those dollars like a one-time spending spree. I would allocate them with discipline, transparency, and a clear public return. First, I would stabilize Richmond’s core...
by Tom Butt | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Mountain Messenger Forum to Develop Vision for Sierra City Historic Resources The May 23 meeting will explore preservation opportunities and economic benefits. The trestle bridge at the Kentucky Mine – one of Sierra City’s historic...
by Tom Butt | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Election day is June 2, 2026. Vote by mail ballots went out yesterday. Because of Measure J of 2023, the Richmond City Charter was amended to require a primary election. If one of the candidates does not receive a majority of the vote in the primary, the top...
by Tom Butt | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Unfriendly tides limited today’s Wickie (volunteer) day to just over three hours, but we accomplished a lot after months of agonizing, we replaced the portion of the Keepers Cottage chimney that blew away in a winter storm. The garden looks better than ever but...
