Tucson's 31st Historic District * Homesteaded February 8, 1898 | | SEND LINK TO A FRIEND SO THEY CAN GET NEWS Click Here | | |
HISTORIC JEFFERSON PARK HOLIDAYS 2025
Bright, beautiful, inventive, festive - a wonderful pace to live!
| | Take a stroll to see these great light displays before they go away. Thank you, Jefferson Park residents. They are beautiful! | | |
Upcoming January 2026 Meetings
FRIENDS OF JP, INC
Annual Meeting
Board Elections
January 28 5:00pm
5:30 - 6:00 - Refreshments
JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.
Annual Meeting & Board Elections
January 28 6:00 pm
Ward III Community Room
1510 E Grant Rd
Come at 5:30 for refreshments and visit with your neighbors
See agenda at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-agenda.html
| | Traffic Circles being repaired... | | | | Thanks to dues, donations, plant sales, pot painters, gourd painters, etc, etc, the damaged traffic circles are being repaired. The neighborhood association must pay to create or repair traffic circles. More info on projects coming in 2026. Meanwhile, thank you JP residents. | | Message from our Clean Committee and a thank you to TPD | | |
Note from Clean Committee which meets every 3rd Saturday at the northeast parklet (Campbell/Edison): "This morning (Dec 20) there was one overnight camper in the park, but not too much trash. The parklet is now quite clean for neighbors to enjoy. In addition, we were able to clean the entire frontage road parallel to Campbell.
We appreciate the Tucson Police Department, which has been sending a crew every morning to check on the linear park along Grant Road. They have addressed a series of homeless encampments in the west end of the basin and are removing people and trash daily as needed."
...and we appreciate those JP volunteers!
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Officer Franco says:
"I will be having several officers in my squad patrol the park area. Please advise me of any specific concerns you have. My squad works early mornings - 05:30 am to 3:30pm, Friday to Monday. We can monitor any issues during the day time. Feel free to reach out to me anytime." Nicholas.Franco@tucsonaz.gov
PLEASE report any folks camping or garbage from an encampment. Report twice, once to 311 and once to
Nicholas.Franco@tucsonaz.gov
| | Building and Demolition in Jefferson Park | | Jefferson Park is a Historic Distric and also has an additional overlay, an NPZ (Neighborhood Preservation Zone). As such, the neighborhood has a few extra protections against non-compatible construction. We also have a Land Use Committee that reviews plans. | | |
1177 E Lester, one of the large houses built in 1918 by homesteader, Annie Stattelman Lester, has been allowed to fall into a sad state of disrepair. This once lovely piece of history is due to be demolished in the very near future.
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1720 E Edison currently has a request in for two ADU's behind it - at least one of them is a two story.
JPNA Land Use Committee has requested a review of the permit.
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Feeling artistic? Banner is currently in the midst of a project at the hospital, the Children’s Emergency Department Expansion. As part of this project, they will hold a community event on Saturday, January 10, from 10AM to 4PM; that is, to help paint a mural alongside the muralist heading the project. It is in front of the Emergency Department (See the area in the red box above). They are signing up 20 to 25 people each hour. If you would like to participate in this terrific event, please contact Tiffany De Alva, Senior Project Manager, to RSVP and to ask any questions you may have.
Email: tiffany.dealva@bannerhealth.com
Mobile: 520-400-9570.
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Banner Proposed Parking Garage: More info to come. Will start sometime in the second quarter of 2026. Banner will publish contact numbers and will periodically attend JPNA meetings to keep neighbors informed. Projected update about the project: February 25, 2026 JPNA meeting.
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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.
Jefferson Park meets regularly with Banner to talk about their progress in keeping that agreement. One of the things evident in the latest data is that neighbors do not often notify Banner when a helicopter has violated the agreement.
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
| Saturday Clean Ups - THANKS AGAIN! | |
Third Saturday of the month. Thank you all who have helped with the clean-ups. Please continue to report any homeless encampments to:
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
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
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Update—In a recent development, TEP stated that they were going to move forward with the project but would not pursue the permit for the upgrade and enlargement of the Vine substation.
TEP is most likely trying this approach so as to avoid the required special exception permit and the Zoning Examiner's decision that would have most likely ruled that they were underground. TEP intends to continue erecting massive 100' poles and overhead wires throughout the heart of the city, including a direct route down Park from Adams to Grant. However, Dan Dempsey, on behalf of Underground Arizona, has filed a complaint with the Corporation Commission that the project as approved is no longer valid since TEP is attempting to change part of it.
However, TEP has applied for the Special Exception Land Use Permit. If you pass by the proposed site for the substation on Vine, there are signs that have been erected about the substation. There is also information posted about an upcoming public hearing to take place in late January. Just after the holidays, we'll get more info out to you about how you can be involved.
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News from U of A
Home Games through December:
Sat Dec 27 – Arizona Bowl 2:30pm kickoff
Check out our calendar for additional community events being held on campus during the fall semester: https://news.arizona.edu/calendar
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U of A Neighborhood Hotline 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. (Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations)
| | Ft Lowell Museum * 2900 N Craycroft | | 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/ | | Low Barrier Tent Encampment - 244 E Grant Rd | |
Donations Needed: STAR Village Safe Sleeping Site
The City of Tucson, in partnership with local nonprofits, launched the STAR Village pilot program; a safe outdoor sleeping space designed to support individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. This community driven initiative, Serving Together and Rebuilding (STAR), will provide space for up to 25 participants at a time. The site will be continuously staffed to ensure safety and will also include access to on-site social services and medical assistance, helping participants move toward more stable housing. The site is located at 244 E. Grant Road in Ward 3. City staff are working with nearby residents and businesses to ensure a smooth launch. In addition, the program will incorporate the City’s Homeless Work Program and voluntary efforts from participants to help keep the site and surrounding area clean. Funding for STAR Village will come from a mix of Mayor and Council office budgets, local nonprofits, and private fundraising but community support is vital. Help support STAR Village at Primavera.org
Read the news release
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Grant Road 5/6 - RTA Next - 30% plans
Jefferson Park's northern boundary
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30% plans above are from 2010. An inquiry to the City of Tucson resulted in this reply: "The 90% plans are not finalized at this time. But after speaking with the project manager recently on the plans, he let me know there are not any drastic changes between the 30% and the 90%. As soon as those plans are finalized, we will get them up on the website."
https://grantroad.info/phase-5-6
Erica Frazelle, City of Tucson Strategic Communications Administrator
Department of Transportation and Mobility: (520) 429-9646
| | 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. | | | | |
