Tom Butt
Tom Butt | |
|---|---|
| 6th Mayor of Richmond, California | |
| In office January 13, 2015 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gayle McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Martinez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas King Butt March 23, 1944 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Shirley (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Arkansas (BA, BArch) University of California, Los Angeles (MArch) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Thomas King Butt (born March 23, 1944) is an American politician and architect and the former mayor of Richmond, California. He was vice-mayor in 2002 and 2012 and a member of the Richmond City Council for over 20 years before being elected mayor. He is the longest continuously serving council member in Richmond's history.