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
Complaints filed over Measure Q campaign videos filmed in Richmond Fir
LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL BUTT FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2026 · Contact: Daniel R. Butt, daniel@buttlaw.com, (510) 255-1094 Complaints filed over Measure Q campaign videos filmed in Richmond Fire Station 66 Richmond resident asks District Attorney, Attorney...
Remembering John Geluardi
Investigative journalist John Geluardi died yesterday after suffering a stroke. John was an extraordinary, award-winning investigative reporter, writing for multiple publications, including the West County Times, Pacific Sun, East Bay Express, Oakland...
Richmond Promise
Richmond Promise invites you to their 2026 Fall Fundraiser on Friday, November 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at COBIZ (1503 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA). Please RSVP using the link below or by scanning the QR code in the attached flyer:...
Cops and Goblins, October 24, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
From: Tom Butt <tom.butt@intres.com> Sent: Monday, October 19, 2026 5:23 PM To: Tom Butt <tom.butt@intres.com> Subject: Cops Sent from my iPhone This email was sent to *|EMAIL|* why did I get...
VISITORS WELCOME — Next Rotary Meeting at La Strada | Friday, October
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at La Strada Restaurant (address below) on Friday, October 23, 12:30pm. Lunch is $35, there will be a selection of homemade dishes to choose from. Deneshia Clemons House of Loving...
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,...