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
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,...
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...
TOM BUTT E-FORUM – VISITORS WELCOME — Next Meeting Friday, October 16, 2026 | Hip Hop F
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, Month 16, 12:30pm. Marlon Richardson AKA Unlearn The World Hip Hop For Change Executive Director Learn about the arts based Non Profit...
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)....
Dinner Honoring BRUCE BEYAERT Richmond’s Local Hero Sat. Oct. 24 at Ga
DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 16 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Please join us to honor Local Hero BRUCE BEYAERT, for dinner on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Bruce Beyaert has dedicated himself to improving not only his local Richmond community...
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...