Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 24, 6 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 9816 8476
Passcode: 693954
Links, current agendas and past minutes are posted on
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Safety Meeting - Virtual
Tuesday Feb 23, 6pm
These meetings with CS Officer Erin Peters will be chaired by Rosemary Bolza, Executive VP of JPNA.
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5G Poles in Neighborhoods
Many Neighborhoods taking a stand
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CLICK HERE TO
We are NOT anti-good cell coverage, but we are pro-responsible development that does not lower our property resale values or compromise our health, safety, privacy, and quality of life.
Click the blue link above
5G - Build Responsibly
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What Neighborhoods Ask ..... |
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In front yards get poles with no warning and sometimes no permits |
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Equipment arrives. Vegetation suffers. |
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Goals for changing the current 5G roll out procedure should include:
- Requiring Telecom companies to collocate equipment and use a single pole.
- Using existing utility poles and collocating with TEP on their poles.
- Installing equipment and poles in utility easements and alleys- not in the front or even side of homes and apartments.
- Increasing City oversight of 5G construction so less infrastructure and greenscape damage is done, and ensuring that the poles and equipment are safe.
Let these folks know how you feel:
Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz by email: ward1@tucsonaz.gov or phone: (520) 791-4040
Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham by email: ward2@tucsonaz.gov or phone: (520) 791-4687
Ward 4 Vice Mayor - Council Member Nikki Lee by email: ward4@tucsonaz.gov or phone: (520) 791-3199
Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres by email: ward5@tucsonaz.gov or phone: (520) 791-4231
Ward 6 Council Member Steve Kozachik by email: ward6@tucsonaz.gov or phone: (520) 791-4601
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Tim Stellar's Article
New 5G Poles Don't Belong in Front Yards
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See Tim Stellar's article about 5G installations CLICK HERE
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Country/Glenn neighborhood produced the following brochure to disseminate 5G information to their residents. They asked us to spread their word to our residents and neighborhoods, and to share this brochure. Click HERE to download the brochure.
PLEASE CONTACT WARD III IMMEDIATELY
IF YOU BECOME AWARE OF A NEW 5G POLE
In most instances, thus far, residents and property owners are given little or ZERO warning of construction of a 35 ft pole and accessory equipment in front of their home. Please alert the Ward III office if you become aware of a new pole. If we do not notify Ward III immediately, oftentimes the Telecom Company has too much invested into a location to be willing to consider moving the pole and equipment.
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Thanks U of A Mortar Board |
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Many thanks Mortar Board for the clean up! |
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Preserving Jefferson Park
If you see something that needs fixing, landscaping, roads,signs etc-report it!
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Glass Recycling
Feb 1- no more glass in the Blue Bins
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The nearest purple bins for Jefferson Park are located at:
Mansfield Park - 2000 N 4th Avenue
Ward VI Office - 3202 E 1st Street
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ALERT! Brush 'n Bulky this week!
Have everything out by 6am, February 22-TODAY
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Red Tags, Complaints, etc. |
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
1) Loud party/Loud music calls should go to 911.
2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649.
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REPORT anytime of day, any number of people if unruly, any grouping over 10 (in Covid times).
LAST MONTH STATS January- 3 red tags, 5 loud party calls
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New Strategy.....Taking Legal Action?
Put the 138Kv Electric Poles UNDERGROUND
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TEP continues to stand with the three overheading options, two of which bisect Jefferson Park. The Coalition believes it has a reasonable request for Undergrounding, and is considering legal action to pressure TEP.
Make your voice heard:
Jeff Park's CWG Representatives suggest you continue to flood the TEP website, tep.com/kino-to-demoss-petrie with our concerns and ask them to underground the lines.
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Click the arrow to open the You Tube link
Street racing has been an issue with JP neighbors for several months. Other neighborhoods have been facing the same problems.
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Tax Preparation
-free under $66,000 annual earnings
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With the financial impact COVID is having on many households, for many people the upcoming income tax season takes on greater importance than it might have in the past. Our partners at the United Way are geared up to help with tax preparation. You can do this with them online, in person, or by using the United Way online tax support system. All of the options are free for households earning up to $66,000 annually.
Starting on February 1st, United Way of Tucson's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program can help you file for free. Mindful of the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way is teaming up with GetYourRefund.org to provide free, online, one-on-one tax assistance from real, live IRS-certified tax preparers.
With each of those options you’re going to need some documentation. It’s the usual information; picture I.D., social security numbers, income verification – that sort of stuff. The normal advice we hear is that the earlier you file, the sooner you’ll get your refund. And so far we have not heard the April 15th deadline is being extended again this year. Now’s not too early to connect with United Way. You can go to their website to get more information: www.unitedwaytucson.org.
From Steve K's Ward 6 and North Dodge newsletters
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EDISON Parklet (Edison and Campbell)
Back to in-person with social distancing
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3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, in the parklet at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue.
We have once again started our monthly cleaning and picking up trash at the parklet. We meet on the third Saturday of the month at 8:00 A.M. We can easily socially distance, and it really is an enjoyable way to spend an early morning. Garbage bags and tools supplied. Hoping for a big turn-out "Many hands make light work". If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at your time of choice, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program.
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Important Trash and Recycling Information |
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2 locations:
917 E. Seneca, and 1822 E. Lester
4/8 - 4/12, 5/20- 5/24
9/30-10/4, 12/16-12/20
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THE BLUE BIN:
Starting in February, no more glass in the Blue Bins. Tucson will begin to recycle and reuse glass within the community.
Brush and Bulky Pick up in Your Alley:
Pickup Date #1: 2/22/2021
Pickup Date #2: 8/30/2021
NOTE: Roll-offs are scheduled by our JPNA for our neighbors. In 2021, City of Tucson is limiting neighborhoods to 2 (instead of 4) for each date.
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal |
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital contact
BUMC Security: 520-694-6533
The med evac flight path is south of Jefferson Park. There should be no choppers over Jeff Park residences. Report non-compliant flights to Banner - 520-694-6533
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Sorry to report
An uptick in mail theft in JP. Collect your mail immediately.
Sign up for informed delivery.
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POLICE/FIRE - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
JP Lead Officer: Ofc. Joclyn Avilez.
Phone: 520-307-1252.
JP Community Resource Officer: Erin Peters
Email: erin.peters@tucsonaz.gov
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LEND A HAND
Need help or want to volunteer?
CONTACT US
(520) 248-6882
Lend A Hand Senior Assistance
PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323
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Vaccination Schedule for Pima County
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COVID-19 Reliable sources of information |
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VACCINATIONS - The website http://www.pima.gov/covid19vaccine is your best source of current info. Today, the site has a detailed breakdown of which subgroups within Group 1-B will be eligible, and in what order.
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Hotlines
COVID-19 STATE HOTLINE
1-844-542-8201
A COVID-19 hotline has been set up to answer any questions from the public and healthcare providers about testing, symptoms, and any other questions you have about the virus. Call 1-844-542-8201 to reach a health care professional.
UTILITIES
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
If you are healthy and able, please help by volunteering to pack emergency food boxes. The Community Food Bank URGENTLY needs volunteers to keep operations running. Email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org to get started.
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If Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 520-791-4467;
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QUICK LINKS
City Services "Cheat Sheet" has links, emails, and phone numbers
to make it easier to reach anyone in the City
based on your need.
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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The No Transit Fares program has been extended into 2021! |
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Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Report Sewer Odors
(520) 724-3400
SOS (Low Income bill assistance)
(520) 791-5443
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Dirty bus stop
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
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Neighborhood Contacts & Resources |
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACTS
FOR YOUR AREA
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Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen,323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine,321-4343
Area #3 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones,622-1682
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Choppers Overhead?
The flight path is south of Banner Hospital - not over residential area.
When you see it call it in.
Contact BUMC Security at
520-694-6533.
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A
24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Neighborhood Resources:
Recommended service Providers
TPD Lead Officer for our area: Ofc. Joclyn Avilez. Her email is Joclyn.Avilez@tucsonaz.gov
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CRIME ISSUES
emergency crime: 911
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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COUNCIL OFFICES AND NEWSLETTERS |
The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also puts out an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
Our Pima County Contact, District 5
Elvira Din, Staff Assistant to Supervisor Adelita Grijalva
760-234-8567, email:elvira.suarezdin@pima.gov
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Report Transportation Concerns: Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to tdotsr@tucsonaz.gov
What is a code violation?And whom do I call? Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Erin Posthumus, Joanne Osuna , Colleen Nichols invite your comments. |
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Ward6Thanks to the editors who check and recheck the information we send out to our neighbors. If you see an error or have an addition, let one of us know. |
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