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
Join Me in Protesting the Dismantling of Shipyard 3 History
Kearns and West, the communications firm working for the Port of Richmond as part of the study that involves offshore wind, relocation of the Red Oak Victory and removal of the Whirley Crane will be at Port Day on September 26 form 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please join me...
Vote East Brother as your favorite Lighthouse Stay!
See https://www.kqed.org/news/12097809/a-trip-to-the-remote-island-lighthouse-in-the-middle-of-san-francisco-bay. From: BDG Awards <awards@bdg.com> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 6:23 AM Subject: One week to vote for your favorite Lighthouse Stay!...
Resend: Ahmad Anderson at the Galileo Club, September 1, 5:00 – 6:30
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...
Resend: Mayoral Candidate Debate
I have endorsed Ahmad Anderson, a progressive Democrat that will bring sanity back to the Richmond City Council. 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...
VISITORS WELCOME — Next Meeting, Friday, September 4 | AC Transit Bud
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, September 4th, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 AC Transit Budget & Service Update Ryan Lau Join us to learn about AC Transit's agency...
Ahmad Anderson at the Galileo Club, September 1, 5:00 – 6:30
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...