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: Help A Brother Out!

  Pier Pressure   Help a Brother Out!     Credit Michael Estigoy   Under Pier Pressure   Did you know that Piers serving East Brother have been destroyed and replaced several times?   The current pier and gangway at East Brother Island date...

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From Email: 80 Years Ago Today

Although the Japanese surrender did not officially occur until August 15, 1945, and the Instrument of Surrender was not signed until September 2, 1945, it was pretty well accepted that WWII was, for all practical purposes, over 80 years ago yesterday. Following is a...

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From Email: Another Bad Vote by John Gioia

Supervisor John Gioia, a BCDC commissioner, not only made a bad vote on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge non-solution for congestion – but he bragged about it. From John Gioia’ Facebook page yesterday:   A Sensible Plan for Cars and Bikes to Share the...

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From Email: Come On Over for Breakfast on Sunday!

Another way to celebrate Richmond’s birthday.   Enjoy Breakfast and Live Music on Red Oak Victory!   Your Pancakes will be ready in Three Days! The Red Oak Victory Summer Pancake Breakfast is this weekend on Sunday, August 10! 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dear...

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