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JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MARCH 25 Meeting
Ward III Community Room - 1510 E Grant Rd
5:00pm Linear Park update, Discussion with TPD about homeless in neighborhood
SPEAKER: Brandi Champion, Community Safety
6:00 PM- Regular Meeting
See agenda at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-agenda.html
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MARCH 26 ROLL OFFS
Coming Right Up!
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MARCH 28 - Plan on attending!
NEIGHBORHOOD Fun and Family Event
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Come meet and visit with fellow residents
Saturday, March 28th 11:30am-2:00pm
International School Playground
(enter through the south gate on Seneca)
Mexican food and beverages will be served. Hope you RSVP'ed for the food! If not, come on over and visit and buy a balloon.. You will have a chance to purchase a balloon to win a gift card or prize from a local business. Music by Seneca Drive.
Bring a lawn chair and if you want, a dessert for the dessert table.
For the last few months, we have been collecting gift cards and some great items from local businesses. You'll have the chance to buy a balloon and then pop that balloon to see what you have won. The gift cards and prizes range in value from $20 to $120. Balloons will range in price from $4.00 to 20.00 each depending upon the value of the gift card.
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Thank you,Tucson businesses!
Purchase a balloon to win a Prize or Gift Certificate from one of generous many Tucson businesses.
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AND MORE comimg in - 2 El Presidio Passes, book and tortilla warmer; 2 Miniature Golf Passes; GC's from Mildred & Dildred, Bricks & MiniFigs, First Watch, Crumbl Cookies, Ft. Lowell Museum, Prep and Pastry, CopBop, Baggin's, Home Depot, Lowes, Wildflower,
Whole Foods
and ...!
| | Report Illegal Signage in Jefferson Park! | | |
Have you noticed these signs popping up everywhere in the neighborhood? They are likely not legal.The four that have already been reported were not permitted by PDSD.
PDSD has asked for the address for each sign in order to process their legality. That is too many for a few people to do, but if everyone on their morning walk reports any of these they see the task will be easier! LINK TO REPORT
Help us remove these commercial signs from Jefferson Park. This is a neighborhood not a downtown market strip!
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Tucson Planning and Development Services tells us
" We have conducted a review of the addresses you identified before and believe they are out of compliance. I would request you file a separate report for each visible sign so we can formally initiate the code enforcement process.
In some cases, they may be eligible to receive a permit, in others they may not. We don’t know until we investigate the location of each one.
I have confirmed that our signs staff has not permitted any of the ones identified previously. CE violations may be submitted here:
https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/EGSD-Code-Enforcement-Violation-Report "
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FEBRUARY HELICOPTER REPORT:
101 ARRIVALS: 31 not compliant with MOU
101 DEPARTURES: 21 not compliant with MOU
6 resident calls
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.
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
| | Thank you Green Committee chairs, Erin and Micheal for planning this event. Vine Ave looks better! Also, thanks to volunteers who pulled weeds, were attacked by red ants and sweated-Laurel Heather,Jeanne, Misty, Joan. | | | |
Lots of work, but lots of great conversations!
When you see 'em talk to them or join in!
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"We had a successful clean up this morning thanks to our intrepid weed warriors: Misty McCormick, Joan Daniels, Laurel-Heather Milden, and Jeanne Calhoun joined Micheal and I to clean up and beautify Vine Ave. Many thanks to our volunteers for hula hoe-ing, hand-pulling, weed-wacking, raking, and sweeping for multiple hours!
We didn't have enough volunteers to complete Vine Ave down to Chauncey, but we did make it almost to Hampton with just the six of us!
Our main focus was removing weeds at the corner of Grant and Vine and cleaning up a major infestation of bermuda grass that had taken over rainwater basins just south of Edison.
You can read more about our work and see before and after photos on our Green and Clean Committee page.
We plan to continue the work on Vine in coming weeks, date TBD!"
Thanks,
Erin & Micheal, Green & Clean Committee Co-Chairs
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More interviews on the
1177 Lester Demolition
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PLEASE report any folks camping after park hours
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
2) Then to: Officer Nicholas Franco Nicholas.Franco@tucsonaz.gov
or CS Officer Karla Rubio-Corral,
520-330-9877
Karla.Rubiocorral@tucsonaz.gov
Report Graffiti etc to portal or call 3-1-1
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Residents/311-Service-Request-Portal
Weeds, signs,dumping
https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/EGSD-Code-Enforcement-Violation-Report
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HOWEVER, if you believe a crime is being committed, such as drug sales, or it's a safety issue, such as fires being set, please call 911.
| | The Jefferson Park Linear Trail Committee Update | |
.Neighbors reported concerns:
*fires, encampments
*fear of emptying garbage when opening their back gate
*human waste against their walls
*Due to safety issues, cannot walk children on the trail any longer
Police indicated:
*Park closure earlier than 10:30PM would help
Note: People can be removed by police if park is officially closed
*More lighting would help Note: lighting would not shine in neighborhood but be oriented into the Linear Park-possibly motion activated
*Police will try to get more coverage
Attendees commented:
- Folks sleeping on benches-possibly move benches to Grant Road edge or create a divider so sleeping could not occur
- Possibly create a walking club to keep the park full of people
- Schedule a neighborhood clean up
- Partner with Parks and Recreation to find solutions
- Cut back overgrowth so park is visible from Grant and the alley
- Street lights along Grant are out. Very dark at night. Need to be fixed ASAP
Another interesting link is the 100 police incident reports for Jefferson Park https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org
| | City Council to Hear TEP Appeal - Update | | Reporting Code Violations | | Illegal Signs in neighborhood | | |
Bandit or Wildcat signs like We Buy Junk Cars or Houses or Test Strips, etc. are illegal so feel free to take them down and get rid of them. Often they are put up very high and with power tools. If that's the case, submit a report to Code Enforcement and they will come around and take them down. Call 311 or CLICK HERE to submit online report to Code Enforcement.
Yard Sale Signs: we hope we'll all be good neighbors and allow to remain up during the time someone is holding their yard sale, but feel free to take it down after the sale if they don't do that themselves.
Lost and Found Pet Signs: Technically they're illegal, but have a heart and leave them alone.
Political Signs: There are all kinds of regulations that do allow these on public Right of Ways. 15 days after the election is over, they are supposed to be taken down and removed
(Thank you Garden District)
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How time flies - It's been 15 years!
Time to renew your Property Tax Classification?
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Did you receive the letter? If you need to renew your tax information to continue to get your tax break--don't forget to do it!
Every fifteen years, it is necessary to re-apply. You should be receiving this letter in the near future, depending upon when you first applied.
QUESTIONS? SPT@azstateparks.gov
| | International Day March 7th Great Success | | | | |
CONGRATULATIONS! International School!
The International Day was a great success. So many Jefferson Park neighbors attended and had a wonderful time. Performances and many food booths were wonderful
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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/
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News from U of A
Check out our calendar for community events being held on campus: https://news.arizona.edu/calendar
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America250: Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence
March 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us on March 25th for a celebration of America’s 250th in Tucson at the Pathway to the Presidency Exhibit in the University of Arizona Campus Store, lower level, for an evening of reflection and celebration. The program will feature voices from across the political spectrum and is an official America250 Arizona event.
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April 2 from 5-8: Wildcats Roar Against Sexual Violence 5K Run/Walk/Roll and Resource Fair
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Join the Office of Public Safety and Survivor Support Services, along with community partners Take Back the Night Tucson and Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault on Wednesday, April 2, from 5 - 8 p.m. for an evening of community, empowerment, education and action on the U of A Mall. The event features a 5K benefiting Survivor Support Services, and a free resource fair, community speakers, survivor speak-out and candlelight vigil. Learn more about the event and register for the 5K.
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April 4, 2026 U of A Museum Day:
Museums across the campus are proud to offer free or reduced admission in celebration of U of A Museum Day 2026 on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Explore campus wonders and immerse yourself in a day filled with discovery, where you can visit twelve unique museums and collections, bridging the arts and science. Plan your day using the U of A Museum Day map.
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U of A Neighborhood Hot line to report concerns regarding U of A: (520) 282-3649 U of A Hotline.
U of A Emergency Alerts: Register for UAlert messages at UAlert Services. You can add your contact information to receive text and email messages. For information regarding Office of Public Safety, including the Campus Incidents Page.
| | UA and Partner to Build 19-Story Building | | New student dorm to replace Palm Shadows Apartments.on the corner of Speedway and Campbell. Demolition to start soon! | | | |
At the Feb 25 neighborhood meeting, Julie Katsel (of the UofA) reported:
"The Arizona Board of Regents approved plans for a future residence hall. Scheduled to open in time for the fall 2028 semester, the residence hall will house more than 1,200 students. .
The new residence hall will support the U of A's expectation that first-year students live on campus beginning in Fall 2028, an expectation that applies to first-time, full-time students, with exceptions for students living within 30 miles of campus or facing specific circumstances or hardships."
https://news.arizona.edu/news/new-housing-project-support-student-success-u
| | IST Playground/City Park Closed - update | | |
Ward 3 and Parks and Rec met to discuss the issues. We await the results. The neighborhood and the school look forward to meeting with the City and Parks and Rec. According to Ward III, Parks and Rec needs to wait until the end of the fiscal year (June) to make decisions about returning the playground to a city park. The issues are adequate funding, liability, and maintenance.
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Spanish Heritage Sourdough Bread Workshop
Thursday, March 26 10 am- 12 pm
$60 member | $70 general
Learn the process of creating delicious and healthy sourdough bread from scratch from baker Marea Jenness. This hands-on event will teach attendees everything they need to know about using sourdough starter made with heritage White Sonora Wheat that the Spanish brought to this area around 1640. Participants will prepare the starter, learn how to make the dough and how to bake a perfect loaf. Attendees will go home with a jar of sourdough starter and a loaf of sourdough bread to bake in their own kitchen, as well as a recipe for maintaining the sourdough starter.
Register Here
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Tohono O'odham Frybread Workshop
Saturday, April 4 10 am -12 pm
$45 member | $55 general
Join Sherrie Cruz of Sheri’s Traditional Foods to learn the art of making Tohono O’odham frybread. Growing up on the Tohono O’odham reservation in Santa Rosa Village, Sherrie learned how to make frybread from her mother and grandmother. Today, she continues the tradition for her children and grandchildren.
A beloved staple, frybread is both delicious and versatile. It can be enjoyed as a sweet treat topped with honey, powdered sugar, or cinnamon, or as the base for hearty dishes like red chili or savory tacos with heaps of beans, beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Sherrie will walk participants through the process of making frybread from scratch and assist everyone in frying the dough. Participants will take away 3-4 pieces of frybread and a recipe card to make more at home.
Register Here
| | Ft Lowell Museum * 2900 N Craycroft | | FREE WATER CONSERVATION KITS | | Saturday Clean Ups - THANKS AGAIN! | |
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. Please continue to report any homeless encampments to:
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
| | Time to get out in your garden? | |
LOCAL RESOURCES
Tucson Water Landscape Resources – Watering guides, rebates, and drought-tolerant plant lists
Trees for Tucson – Low-cost trees
The Seed Library - Free seeds available at Pima County libraries. Martha Cooper is our closest library.
Master Gardeners - Free classes, information, plus free advice! You can email your questions or ask in-person.
Thanks to our neighbors at North Dodge, Sam Hughes, and Cabrini for this helpful information!
| | RE-RUNS FOR YOUR INFORMATION | | |
What's Happening in Tucson this Weekend?
Go to: https://www.visittucson.org/events/this-weekend/
| | Services for Seniors - Lend A Hand or Receive One | | Lend A Hand really 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/ | | Helicopters Over the Neighborhood | | |
Jefferson Park MOU stipulates a "fly friendly" path. No flights over Jefferson Park. Report fly-overs. It is quick and easy. Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, or
Report online: https://forms.office.com/r/ED7gg3Lszu
MONTHLY REPORT
A medical flight is considered both an arrival and a departure of the same aircraft.
August - Total Flights = 176 (88 arrivals, 88 departures)' 19 non-compliant arrivals(21.59%), 12 non-compliant departures (14%) 5 neighbor
September - Total flights =101 (101 arrivals, 101departures), 28 non-compliant arrivals, 9 departures noncompliant - Eight neighbor reports.
Reports for 2024 and 2025 at http://www.jeffersonpark.info/helicopters---banner.html
| | ALL ABOUT YOUR TRASH & DISCARDS. . . . . | | |
ONLY ORANGE BAGS/GLASS/ - NEW LOCATION
..Everything else, place in your blue bin
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The Ward 6 Recycling Center has moved to 850 S. Randolph Way (just south of Hi Corbett Field).
Items that you WILL be able to drop off to be recycled:
- Plastic in Orange Hefty Bags only.
- Glass
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Food scraps for the FoodCycle compost program -- but you must go through Food/Cycle training program.
Use your own blue bin for for recycling cardboard, paper, aluminum, tin, and plastics #1, #2, and #5.
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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:
https://www.habitattucson.org/habistore/donate-items
(Thank you Garden District E-news)
| | ORDER A SPECIAL BRUSH 'N BULKY COLLECTION | | |
The Environmental and General Services Team wants to support residents following the summer storm damage. 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)
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311 or 911 or Homeless Protocol?
There's a Difference!
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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
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HOMELESS REPORTING
Jefferson Park: Report any homeless encampments immediately to:
Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
To report an encampment by phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540
For Services & Resources for the Homeless:
Call: 520-791-2540
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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
| | Special Places in Our Neighborhood | | |
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
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RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly
BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District
| | Updated TPD Contacts for Jefferson Park | | |
CONSTRUCTION IN JP - Permits Needed
We are a Neighborhood Preservation Zone - NPZ
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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.
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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!
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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
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GRAFFITI
- Report by Phone: (520) 792-CITY (2489).
- 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:
SeeClickFix Online
View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video
| | REPORTING: Illegal Gatherings in JP - 911 | | |
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/
SY 2024-25 STATS
July '24 - June '25: Loud parties: 22; Red Tags: 5 (no data for August and September 2024)
SY 2025-26 STATS
July:
Aug: Loud parties: 3; Red Tags: 1
When to call? Access the red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE
STUDENTS DISTURBING THE PEACE
If at any point your peace is disturbed, report neighborhood loud party/unruly gathering complaints to 911. You may also call the UA Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649. A team from the University’s community relations office and TPD’s Red Tag Unit are available to visit problematic properties to educate students about the City’s Unruly Gathering Ordinance and the UA’s consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
| | Neighborhood Watch How-To | | Neighborhood Memberships and Donations | | |
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.
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Community Businesses - We appreciate you!
Support the businesses who support Jefferson Park
| | 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. Cost of one business card sized image = $120/year | | Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign | | Thanks to North America Powder Coating 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 | | THANK YOU STARBUCKS at Campbell/Grant for donating to our events! Yummm! | | |
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
| | Your Area Representatives CAN HELP! | | | | 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. | | |
REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A: 24/7 available (520) 282-3649.
REPORT ISSUES WITH BANNER HOSPITAL: available 24/7, (520) 694-6533.
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Get on the neighborhood listserv, send a blank email to jeffersonparktucson+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Facebook: Jefferson Park Pet lost animals, found animals etc. https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-Park-Neighborhood-Tucson-AZ-Pet-Page-695645730464933/.
Facebook: Jefferson Park: Interactive communications and neighborhood friendly posts https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595530767355038/.
| | Your City Council Offices | | |
The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also publishes an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719, 520-791-4711, email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
| | Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office | | 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!! | | Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels and Colleen Nichols invite your comments. | | Thanks 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. | | | | |
