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

Step Into History This Saturday—Rosie the Riveter Day!

March 19, 2026

  Step Into History This Saturday—Rosie the Riveter Day! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and celebrate the spirit of strength, resilience, and community! This Saturday, March 21, come dressed as a Rosie or Home Front worker and join for National Rosie the...

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WCDC VOTING RESULTS FROM MARCH 15 CANDIDATE FORUM

March 17, 2026

This is who West County Democrats will be endorsing in June.       Dear WCDC Membership:   A Special Thanks to the WCDC and District 1 ad-hoc Endorsements Committee members for preparing candidate questions and serving on the interview Panel:...

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Remembering Eric Nelson

March 17, 2026

I just found out from Eric Nelson’s wife that he had died nine months ago. She saw a post of mine on Eric’s Facebook page and was reminded to contact me.   You can see from Eric’s obituary that he was a talented artist, esteemed professor and...

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My Mom’s Birthday, March 6

March 7, 2026

My mother, Cecilia King Butt would have been 103 years old today. I wrote two books about her, both available on Amazon, Cecilia King's Extraordinary Senior Trip: Honolulu 1940-41 - Before Pearl Harbor  and A WWII Romance: Tom and Cecilia Butt.   Cecilia...

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