An Update from Richmond Promise

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized

One of the most memorable accomplishments of my 28-years of public service was establishment of the Richmond Promise, funded with $35 million from the $90 million Chevron and Community ECIA (Environmental and Community Investment Agreement) As you can see from the...

The Old Sierra City Schoolhouse

by | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

You might enjoy reading about our new but unusual family summer home in Sierra City. As you may know, I’m a sucker for historic buildings, and this one has a lot of history. Click here for a full description of The Old Sierra City Schoolhouse. Figure 1 – During...

Remembering Martin Andrew Butt

by | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Remembering my younger brother – Martin Andrew Butt. Martin was three years younger than I. He joined the Marines and survived a year in Vietnam before coming home and dying in an automobile accident. Today, July 14, Bastille Day, would be his 76th birthday, but...

The Sierra City Collection

by | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Not being mayor anymore and not having to attend other regional board and commission meetings almost every day gives me time to pursue other activities that I have neglected for a long time. Here is a collection of sketches of historic buildings in Sierra City, CA, a...