November 2026

Tucson's 31st Historic District * Homesteaded on February 8, 1898

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November Meetings

Jefferson Park Neighborhood Meeting

November 18, 6:00 pm

Ward 3 Community Room - 1510 E Grant Road

See agenda at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-agenda.html

Helicopter Meeting at Banner

 Tuesday, November 17^th, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

in the Santa Rita Conference room, 2^nd floor.

Zoom - Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233688734236040?p=590CwKT9xMphqMKGKO

Meeting ID: 233 688 734 236 040

Passcode: 9px3bm9j

Grant Road Coalition Phases 5/6

November 30, 5:30 pm 

Ward 3 Community Room - 1510 E Grant Road

Join our Central Segments meeting focusing on Phase 5/6 Grant Road Expansion. Grant Road Coalition “Central Segments” represents the contiguous neighborhoods of the “Central Segments”, including Campbell/Grant Neighborhood, Catalina Vista Historic Neighborhood, Jefferson Park Historic District, Mountain/First Neighborhood, and SAMOS Neighborhood, advocating for community improvements supported by local agreements and national research. Participating in partnerships to repurpose remnants, create critical green space, provide research and secure funding. 

We’ll advocate for things such as Noise Walls, Linear Parks - continuation of Health and Heritage Trail, expansion of Triangle Park, and also maintaining historic designation. Initially, we’ll meet monthly and perhaps more often as the Grant Road project progresses.

To see the work of the coalition go to https://www.grantroadcoalition.com

To read the 2016 and 2022 white papers go to https://www.jeffersonpark.info/grant-rd-widening.html

Join us on the third Saturday of the month to clean up the Edison Parklet (north end of Frontage Road at Edison, off Campbell).

All garbage bags and tools are supplied, and the company is great! We report the hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful Adopt-A-Park Program. See more information at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/clean-committee.html Thank you to all who have helped with the clean-ups.

See the Green Committee info page:​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSR67wIw0MZBndWq4wynx78KAviw-ff-gsInYLwWcN0/edit?tab=t.0

NEXT CLEAN UP - NOV 21

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday, November 7

International School Playground

Jefferson Park Neighbors and Friends

Family Fun Event

BALLOON BLAST

Nov 7 – International School Playground

1701 E. Seneca

11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Enter through the North or South Gates

How the BALLOON BLAST Works

1.   Buy a helium balloon of your choice - $4 TO $20

2.   Pop that balloon. Do not let it take off! That would be awful!

3.   Find the message inside that reveals your prize

4.   50 Prizes vary from $15 gift certificates to $120

Free Delicious Mexican food, beverages, but you must sign up:

If you would like to eat, please click on this link by Oct 26: https://evite.me/qG8WUUmtVS

This helps us know how much food to order. Hope to see lots of our neighbors and friends there!

Grant Road ---- Noise Walls next to you?

They will protect you and the neighbors behind you!

NOT ALL ELIGIBLE RESPONDED! - If you have questions about the voting process, location or style of Noise Walls, please contact Lindsey at Lindsey.Salcido@tucsonaz.gov or 520-627-1611.

https://www.grantroad.info/pdf/Grant 56 90 with Potential Walls 2026-05-18.pdf

ABOVE: Sample walls supplied by Department of Transportation and Mobility, DTM, for your information

Demolition activities have begun and will last approximately two months. The work will comply with all applicable noise abatement and environmental requirements to minimize impacts on nearby residents and property owners.

If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to:

Teresa Bravo, Sr. Government Relations Rep, Local Affairs & Tribal Liaison, TEP Email: teresa.bravo@uns.com

Mobile: (520) 633-1112

Demolishing the maintenance facilities and a building the Vine Substation - Yes, they can do that legally.

Using their chosen route through our neighborhood and others - Yes, they can do that legally.

Overheading the lines through the neighborhood - There is currently a suit brought by individuals against the city for allowing the overhead lines in spite of the UA Area Plan that calls for undergrounding whenever possible. What happens to this very important part of the project remains to be seen.

Points of contact for your questions/concerns during construction:

KITCHELL CONSTRUCTION

Construction hours expected to be 7am to 3pm and will vary as it get warmer

Superintendent: Billy Johnson, hjohnson@kitchell.com, phone: 480-695-8342

Project Manager: Elizabeth Kluth ekluth@kitchell.com, phone: 619-980-2774

General Superintendent: Chance Leslie, cleslie@kitchell.com phone: 520-306-8375



BANNER

Tiffany De Alva, Senior Project Manager, Development and Construction

520-400-9570 mobile

tiffany.dealva@bannerhealth.com

CONSTRUCTION ALERTS ! Fencing around the designated two houses on Lester, beginning the week of 11/16, and demo will start 12/7. 

How long do you expect the garage project to take? "We will start construction of the Parking Garage end of this year. We are hoping to complete the parking garage end of 2027". Senior Project Manager, Tiffany De Alva

The City of Tucson is seeking feedback from residents regarding the budget for fiscal year 2028. The City will host one virtual and three in-person forums in November called "The Streets Equation." This series serves as a bridge between government and the community, offering a transparent space for City leadership to connect, share, and collaborate with Tucson residents on the topics of street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety.



The Streets Equation – Budget Forums Fall 2026 City of Tucson

Event Schedule & Details: 

Citywide: Monday, Nov. 9, noon-2 p.m., on Zoom (Link provided upon registration) 

Ward 1 & 5: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., El Pueblo Senior Center; 101 W. Irvington Road, Bldg. 13 

Ward 2 & 4: Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Morris K. Udall Center; 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road 

Ward 3 & 6: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., El Rio Neighborhood Center; 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. 

E-mail update: 10/27/2026

"Good Morning, 

Forgive my delay in getting back to you. We are actively working with the City Attorney office to put together the agreement to activate this space as a city park.  We do not have a specific date for opening as of yet. 

Thank you,

John Bonillas, CPM, CPSI

Parks Maintenance Administrator"

Blenman-Elm will hold on a meeting November 12th, 7pm, at the Ward 6 office. Anyone interested can attend and support if possible. Stay tuned for more information.



NOTE: The E-mail provided in the last E-news, which stated that you could be listed as an interested party, initiated this response from PDSD:

"The City does not maintain a registry of interested parties for development projects. CCT projects require a public mailing to property owners within 400' of the site prior to formal plan submittal. No additional public notices or hearings are required. You can check the Tucson Property Research Online (PRO) website with the subject parcels or addresses at: https://pro.tucsonaz.gov/. Alerts for new actions or status changes are not available. Review comments are only available after a full review cycle closes. Plans are only available to the public after their approval."

The committee met with Adrian Jaramillo, Parks and Rec Supervisor to get updatres on the Park issues:

1. In November the "Hit Squad", a group of Parks employees, will attempt to clean the area from Fremont to Santa Rita
2. Additional Rocks will be added to certain locations
3. Graffiti can be reported directly to Parks and Rec
4. Lighting is pending review by capital planning department

"Code Enforcement is actively working on this issue, but they have asked for our partnership and patience as they have to prioritize their caseload based on immediate health and safety risks first.

Code Enforcement did not previously have the full list of impacted addresses, so thank you for providing that list. For the locations they did have on file, I understand that they have issued notices of violation. Further, because this involves an extensive list of properties with the same owner and substantially similar violations, they have added specific language to those notices stating that any other properties found with the same violation may be issued a citation without further warning." (Ward III) So continue reporting!

https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/EGSD-Code-Enforcement-Violation-Report

To see Code Enforcement reports for Jefferson Park, go to:

https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/cezjefferson.html

•Hard to Recycle Plastics Collection Continues: The city's hard-to-recycle plastics collection remains active. Collection continues at the Reid Park site, 850 S. Randolph Way

For More Information: Hard to Recycle Plastics

REPORTING HOMELESSNESS

PLEASE report any folks camping

Report two places

1) Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool, To report an encampment by phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540.

Services & Resources for Homeless:

Call: 520-791-2540

Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness

Also, report to:

2) Officer Nicholas Franco Nicholas.Franco@tucsonaz.gov

or CS Officer Layla Morelos, (520)697-3421, Operations Division West, Layla.Morelos@tucsonaz.gov​

HOMELESS CONCERNS:

Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)

• HOMELESS PROTOCOL
• ONLINE FORM TO REPORT HOMELESS CAMP

TPD Home Safety Pamphlet

Report Graffiti, etc., to portal or call 3-1-1

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Residents/311-Service-Request-Portal

SeeClickFix Online

View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video

Graffiti on bus stops report to Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222.

Give information: Address/cross streets of the graffiti. Graffiti removed only within City limits.

For graffiti, potholes,etc:

REPORT A CODE VIOLATION 

or call 520-792-CITY (2489)

STATUS OF CODE VIOLATIONS

REPORT GRAFFITI

POTHOLES, STREET SWEEPER, SIGNS, etc. or call 520-792-CITY (2489)

SHOPPING CARTS - Call 520-791-3171 or email: ESHelp@tucsonaz.gov.

CODE VIOLATIONS IN JEFFERSON PARK - See the latest code violations reported in Jefferson park https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/cezjefferson.html

100 LATEST POLICE REPORTS IN JEFFERSON PARK - See the 100 latest police activity in the neighborhood by location https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org

Tucson Police dashboards for comparisons of crimes by Ward, year, police division, etc: It is updated every 30 minutes. This is the police activity dashboard: https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzVkYjQ4YTktMTY1MS00YzRjLWEzMjEtOGY5NmZhZGI2NmQ1IiwidCI6ImQyMWU1OWVjLWMyMDgtNDNlYi1hYWYxLWNmMDZkOWExOTZlMCJ9

This is the dashboard website for arrests, use of force, police activity, traffic, and reported crimes: https://policeanalysis.tucsonaz.gov/



What do I report to 311? Use it to report any variety of housekeeping concerns. Any city function that is not an emergency.

i.e. messes in park, graffitti, water leaks in park...

311 will forward to appropriate entity.

There’s a 311 portal on the City of Tucson website. Use this link to find that: Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links 

911 remains your contact for any police related concerns :

• Suspicious activity/persons
• Any thefts
• Any shots fired
• Car theft/damage
• Domestic violence
• Medical assistance
• Fire
• Loud Parties/underage alcohol/dangerous behavior

For more information on building and demolition in Jefferson Park, go to:

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/building-in-jp.html

Think your home could be a historic landmark?: A Historic Landmark home must be requested and processed by the owners of the home. If it qualifies as an historic landmark, it will be designated as such. For guidelines, see: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/historic-preservation/documents/hl_application_2018_rev7-20.pdf

HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS

REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.

1) Loud party calls should go to 911.

2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA. Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649.

3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/

U of A Fraternities and Sororities - and the UA regulations regarding these groups

Go to: https://greek.arizona.edu/fsp/housing

Check out our calendar for community events being held on campus:

https://news.arizona.edu/calendar

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U of A Neighborhood Hot line to report concerns regarding U of A:

(520) 282-3649



U of A Emergency Alerts: Register for UAlert messages at UAlert Services. Add your contact information to receive text and email messages. For information regarding Office of Public Safety, including the Campus Incidents Page..

FEBRUARY HELICOPTER REPORT:

101 ARRIVALS: 31 not compliant with MOU 31%

101 DEPARTURES: 21 not compliant with MOU 21%

6 resident calls

MARCH HELICOPTER REPORT

92 ARRIVALS: 20 not compliant with MOU 21%

92 DEPARTURES: 13 not compliant with MOU 14%

3 resident calls

APRIL HELICOPTER REPORT

94 ARRIVALS: 18 not compliant with MOU 19%

94 DEPARTURES:14 not compliant withj MOU 15%

11 neighbor reports, 3 verified

MAY HELICOPTER REPORT

116 ARRIVALS: 41 not compliant with MOU 35%

116 DEPARTURES: 41 not compliant with MOU 35%

34 neighborhood reports, 15 verified

JULY HELICOPTER REPORT

100 ARRIVALS: 31 not compliant with MOU 31%

100 DEPARTURES: 30 non compliant with MOU 30%

AUGUST HELICOPTER REPORT

77 ARRIVALS: 18 not compliant with MOU 23%

77 DEPARTURES: 23 not compliant with the MOU 30%

8 neighborhood reports, 4 verified

If you live in Jefferson Park, there should be no helicopters bound for Banner Hospital over your house. Jefferson Park has an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that all helicopters must enter and leave south of the hospital, unless there's a special emergency or weather factors dictate a change in the flight path.

Place this number in your phone and just call that number-it is quick and easy and helps inform Banner.

Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, just give location of helicopter-no need to give your name

Report online: https://forms.office.com/r/ED7gg3Lszu

Lend A Hand needs more volunteers, especially to provide rides for clients to medical appointments and assist with other necessities. Even if a volunteer can only provide one ride a month, that would help! If interested, please see the website for information: https://www.lahseniorhelp.org/ 

KNOW WHERE TO THROW - Go to the city webiste for all the details! https://www.knowwheretothrow.com

BUY NOTHING FACEBOOK PAGE - Post your items on the Buy Nothing Facebook page and share with others.

REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET at Himmel Park near the tennis courts on the third Saturday of every month. Winter hours 9 -11, Summer 8 - 1.

BRINGING OUT THE BEST THRIFT SHOP on Speedway. Beyond what they can sell, they recycle everything: rags, unusable clothing, old shoes, appliances, etc.  They shred clothing that is no longer wearable and use it as stuffing in dog and cat beds for rescue groups.

TUCSON REPAIR CAFE - check with them first through their Facebook page, but they often accept electronics and appliances, small household items, etc, that can be repaired or be taken apart to use for parts.

SUBURBAN MINERS located one block west of Alvernon. They repurpose and recycle all kinds of electronic equipment. They also accept other household items and have a "Free Store" open to the public. Suburban Miners is located about a mile away on Blacklidge, just a block off Alvernon.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: SWS Computers on Speedway, just west of Alvernon quite near us, recycles nearly anything electronic for free.

A few of the many, many wonderful charities where you can make donations: 

• Viva- Assistance League on Alvernon between Pima and Speedway. Will pick up large items. https://altucson.org/donate/
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona
• Goodwill
• Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store
• Habitat for Humanity - will pick up large items in good condition.

https://www.habitattucson.org/habistore/donate-items

(Thank you Garden District E-news)

The Environmental and General Services Team wants to support residents. Residents can request for a Special Brush & Bulky collection at https://bit.ly/OneCallHaulsItAll. You'll place your materials where you normally set out for brush & bulky pickup and the team will pick up and dispose of your debris, and tree trimmings at the landfill. All for $55! Residents can share the cost with a neighbor as long as it's no more than 10 cubic yards. (from Ward III newsletter)

ABOVE: Little Free Library located on Seneca between Warren and Vine.

RIGHT: Kiosk at Lester and Warren in Banner basin area. Cooperative project between Banner and Jefferson Park.

Entrance Signs at Campbell Ave created by our talented neighbor and well known artist, Carly Quinn.

ABOVE: Little Free Library - Vine and Lester

BELOW: Ramada and parklet honoring the UA Polo Team - north end of Warren

RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly

BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident in the City of Tucson,

Make a Plan

Build a Kit

Sign up for Pima County "My Alerts" to receive emergency notifications

Information about preparedness from Ready.gov

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!   

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new

NEED A PERMIT? PDSD launched a Permit Dashboard . The interactive dashboard provides insight into the permitting process. Since the launch, PDSD has consistently met target review times more than 90% of the time.

Ward III is accepting furniture, cooking supplies, etc.—anything that might help someone set up a house. Drop items off at the Ward III office, 1510 E Grant (corner of Grant and Vine). Is the item too big? Give Ward III a call for pickup at (520) 791-4711; they will come, pick it up, and take it to the Wildcat House, where it will help folks who are just getting into housing.

Ward III also has "Slow Down" signs - FOR FREE!

Roaches getting too friendly? Report them!

Roach Control Hotline

Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call

(520) 724-3401

Reporting Roach Activity | Pima County, AZ

https://www.pima.gov/1941/Reporting-Roach-Activity

Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc our non-profit. To donate go the the link above

Jefferson Park Assn - Become a paid member:

Pay by check. You will find a form at the link (above) in order to pay by check

or

Pay by Zelle: Instructions for using Zelle.

1.      You will need to have Zelle set up with your bank.

2.      You will need to have your bank app on your phone.

3.      You will need to put Jefferson Park’s Email address in your contacts on your phone: jeffersonparkna31@gmail.com

4.      Once the address is in your contacts on your phone and you have the app on your phone, you can send in your dues or a donation.

5.      Your bank advisor can help you if you are uncertain how it works as each bank app maybe a bit different.

Jefferson Park is proud to feature local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. We have 12-15 editions annually, reaching over 350 local residents.

To see all the businesses who donated gift cards and items to our Baloon Blast go to:

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/ main page

Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign

Thanks to Bob Schlanger for the sign stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture.

Many thanks to the family of Minette Burges for the Park/Grant monument sign

Thanks to our neighbor Carly Quinn, creator of the current two entrance signs.

Thank you Carly. You have made the neighborhood's east side entrance quite lovely. Like her designs? Email: info@carlyquinndesigns.com Phone: (520) 624-4117

See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet!

Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email.

Another newsletter chock full of information!

Miranda Schubert, WARD VI, 520-791-4601

Ward 6 newsletter:

 www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news

District Five Contact Info: Andres Cano

Email: district5@pima.gov, Phone:724-8126

Website: http://www.pima.gov/district5

Community Liaison: Julie Elvick Julie.Elvick@pima.gov

Chief of Staff: Montserrat Caballero,

Special Staff Assistant: Arianna Martinez Reyna



Board of Supervisors Meetings:

www.facebook.com/pimacountyarizona/ Live meeting broadcast: http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

Participate in the call to the public: Contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (520) 724-8449 Send in a written comment: email COBmail@pima.gov

If you have something that you feel neighbors need to know, please let us know. We want the newsletter to be an information hub for Jefferson Park. Please send your information to Joan Daniels at jdchama@msn.com or to Colleen Nichols at cnichols17@cox.net. Also, if you see an error do not hesitate to contact one of us!!

jdchama@msn.com

cnichols17@cox.net