by Tom Butt | Aug 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
SS Red Oak Victory There are many good reasons the proposed relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory is a bad idea, and they have been discussed in detail in previous E-FORUMs. I want to elaborate on just two: laydown area and parking. Currently, the pier...
by Tom Butt | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
The City of Richmond and the Port of Richmond are celebrating “one of California’s most historic and active seaports,” while at the same time planning to dismantle the Shipyard 3 Historic Engagement Area, part of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front...
by Tom Butt | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
The General Management Plan for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, which was approved by the City of Richmond and adopted as part of the Richmond General Plan 2030, envisioned the southern tip of historic Shipyard 3 as an “Historic...
by Tom Butt | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Following publication in my E-FORUM of August 12, 2026 (FPPC Resolved Butt Complaint Against Doria Robinson with Stipulated Sum), the FPPC fine was covered by Richmonside, the Grandview Independent and posted on Facebook with 48 comments. Many commenters...
by Tom Butt | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The City of Richmond has planned three days of activities in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Richmond-Shimada Friendship. Shimada Mayor Someya will lead a 12-person delegation of Shimada officials to Richmond from August 18th through August...
