Ballot Recommendations November 3, 2026

Looks like I missed some offices:   Statewide   Governor Xavier Becerra     Judicial – All of these are appointed and running unopposed. You can vote or not, but it won’t make any difference.   From: Tom Butt Sent: Thursday,...

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Seskin November 8th music gathering

From Steve Seskin: Hi all, I am reaching out about the 2nd Sunday music gathering on Sunday November 8th. Please let me know if you’d like to attend. Doors open at 4 pm and the music starts at 4:30 pm. We will have food and drink and attendees can also bring something...

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Ballot Recommendations November 3, 2026

I am flattered that a few people have asked me for my voting recommendations on the November 3, 2026, ballot. So here goes:   Richmond Item Recommendation Discussion Mayor Ahmad Anderson It is time to take back City from the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA)....

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DTSC October Update – Richmond Southeast Shoreline Area

FROM DTSC:   Greetings,   Please see the attached August monthly update for DTSC remediation sites along the Richmond Southeast Shoreline Area. DTSC will not be joining the Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting tomorrow October 7th at 7:00 pm. Please see...

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Fundraiser flyer for Library Foundation

      Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM delivered to your email address? Click here to sign-up to receive the E-Forum. Tom Butt is the former mayor of Richmond, CA, having served 27+ years until January of 2023, eight of those as elected mayor. Tom Butt...

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Update on MCE

I continue to write about MCE because I represented Richmond on the MCE Board until I was termed out as mayor in January of 2023, at which time I was serving as Board chair. When I left, MCE was in good shape and was delivering electricity cheaper than PG&E....

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Ahmad meet and greet event on Wed 9/30 at East Brother Beer

        Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM delivered to your email address? Click here to sign-up to receive the E-Forum. Tom Butt is the former mayor of Richmond, CA, having served 27+ years until January of 2023, eight of those as elected mayor....

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Point San Pablo Peninsula

This letter was sent to the City of Richmond, East Bay Regional Park District and Chevron. Winehaven Trust 117 Park Place Richmond CA 94801     September 22, 2026   City of Richmond East Bay Regional Park District Chevron   Subject: Point San Pablo...

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October 16th house concert Steve Seskin and Sinclair

From Steve Seskin:   Hi there, I'm doing a house concert with my friend SInclair at my home in Richmond, CA on Friday October 16th at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. These days I don't play out often so if you have...

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East Brother Light Station Pier and Gangway

East Brother is more popular than ever but is in great danger. See https://www.kqed.org/news/12097809/a-trip-to-the-remote-island-lighthouse-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco-bay. It was recently voted #2 nationally in Best Lighthouse Stays.of 2026!   The...

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