December Meeting
Wednesday, December 8
6:00 PM
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 862 5442 4248
Passcode: 162061
General Meeting for the purpose of presenting
Amendments to the By-laws
The by-laws are published with their proposed changes, in red, 30 days prior to the General meeting called for that purpose. All members may vote at that meeting and must be present to vote.
By-Laws for your review: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-by-laws.html
Who are members? "The Membership of the Association includes all natural persons who are 18 years or older and who either reside in or own real property within the Neighborhood."
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Decorating for Christmas? Send us a pic! |
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JP tour of lights-virtual! Share your creative work with the neighborhood.
Take a picture and send to jdchama@msn.com. We only publish the street and block i.e. "1500 blk Edison".
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We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special note of thanks to Karin Uhlich. Ms. Uhlich was appointed to serve the remainder of the term as Ward III councilperson when Paul Durham stepped down due to a family emergency. She is familiar wth the office having once served in the role. Thank you, Karin, for putting your personal life on hold to tackle the many concerns of Ward III residents. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Kevin Dahl is our newly elected Ward III councilperson. He assumes office as of December 6. Welcome, Kevin! We look forward to working with you.
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Consider helping out your Area Rep |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help to distribute doorhangers, or take Welcome Packets to new residents. Give 'em a call!
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Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen, 520-323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine, 520-321-4343
Area #3 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 520-390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones, 520-622-1682
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Prune it, Lop it, Bag it and Trash it
20+ volunteer hours for JP's "Adopt a Park"
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Thirty bags,14 garbage cans, and five trips to the trash barrels later, the parklet has been pruned back considerably. Underbrush and trash were cleaned out and graffiti reported.
Twenty-two combined volunteer hours were donated by the following: Joanne Osuna, Jeanne Calhoun, Ricardo Pereyda, Joan Daniels, Erin Posthumus, Rosemary Bolza, Louie Werthmueller, Laurel-Heather Milden, and Derrick. Also were helping were two staff members from Prime Leaf, Desiree and Kelly. Thank you all!
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It got warm in the park!
Ricardo just kept on rakin'.
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The parklet at the east end of Edison is a deep pocket of lovely greenspace and concrete benches. Unfortunately, the dense bushes invited in the homeless who left trash and unsafe paraphernalia. It is now safe because of these volunteers. We thank you! |
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Erin, Rosemary, Louie and Laurel- Heather take on the center of the park and west wall area. |
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NOTE: The parklet is under the purview of Department of Transportation and Mobility. It is actually considered a "right-of-way". Thus the city is responsible for the heavy maintenance, but as neighbors who drive the access road have seen, no maintenance has been done by the City due to lack of staff. We asked permission to prune and clean the park--it was granted because of the city labor shortage. If you walk your dog along the access road, please take a bag and pick up the tossed beer cans and Circle K cups, etc.
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Mountain/First Neighborhood Invites You to a
Porch Fest Dec 4th, 1-4pm
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Mountain/First Neighborhood, our neighbor just across Grant Road to the north is hosting a Porch Fest!
They invite Jefferson Park neighbors to stroll on over. Map and addresses above indicate locations.
Drinks and bathroom at Mitchell Park.
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IST Invites You to Join the School Lights Parade
December 16th, 5 to 6pm
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ISTPA Festival of Lights Parade
When: December 16th 5-6 pm
Where: Clockwise around the school, 1701 E. Seneca St., starting at the southeast corner.
What: The different classes in the school will be decorating the fence with a variety of holiday light displays and competing to win a cash prize that their class can use for a party or to buy something for the classroom.
Participation:
You can can travel through the parade via car, bike, scooter, wagon, foot etc. We do ask that those not traveling via car start promptly at 5pm.
While traveling through, vote on your favorite fence section.
Families are invited to decorate anything with wheels (cars, strollers, scooters, etc.) in a holiday/light theme to win fun prizes in our Decorations on Wheels Contest (no sign up necessary).
Give Back: There will be two donation collection stops on the parade route:
- Food for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
- Toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
Sign up to help out here
Donate: We are collecting money that will be used for the cash prize that will go to the winning class. You can donate here.
We are also collecting items such as gift cards to be used as prizes for the Decorations on Wheels Contest.
There will be a gift card prize collection box available at the front desk of the school.
Help Power the Parade: We are in need of generators or other mobile power sources that we could use for the day on December 16th. They will be used to power the lights on the fences. If you have one we can borrow, email: parents@istucson.org
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Lend A Hand asks that Jefferson Park donate cookies: If you are able to bake or donate a DOZEN COOKIES, before Dec 18, call (520-622-1682) or email Lisa at jljonesk@aol.com to arrange for her to pick them up. Or, cookies may be dropped off at 1447 E. Seneca, LAH volunteers will be packing the cookies in cookie tins to be delivered to clients along with Christmas lunches.
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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Road
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Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are put out on Google groups. Garbage bags and tools supplied. If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at a time of your choosing, 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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December Dumpsters Coming a Week Earlier |
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Next Arrival: 12/9 -12/13
Four locations:
917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester
1850 N. Tyndall, 1740 E. Edison
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2022 Roll offs - Make a note of these dates! |
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2022 Roll-offs
Roll-offs: March - Thu., 3/17 - Mon., 3/21
May - Thu., 5/19 - Mon., 5/23
July - Thu., 7/28 - Mon., 8/1
October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24
4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St., 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
2022 Brush & Bulky: Week of 2/28/2022 and Week of 8/29/2022
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You can't burn those pesky weeds!!! |
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The International Fire Code, which is the adopted Fire Code for the City of Tucson, prohibits open burning of any kind in the absence of prior authorization by the Fire Marshal. “Open burning” includes the practice of “torching” weeds, per the Fire Marshal and thereby violates the Fire Code. We just have to put in the manual labor for weed management. Fire in the urban environment is a bad idea…and it violates the Fire Code (Section 307, to be exact). This we found after some research and help from Ward III.
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Wildcat Dumping
chairs, couches, furniture etc.
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Contact Ward III, Matt Kopec, regarding wildcat dumping. You must report the address. Pictures if possible. (520) 791-4711 Matt.Kopec@tucsonaz.gov
If it is a CASA BONITA property, the office number is 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.
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Need a Service? ...or want to recommend someone
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Need a recommendation for a handy person or a business? Go to
Have someone who you would like to recommend to your neighbors? Let Cricket know. cricket16@cox.net,
520-798-3602 - Help us keep the list accurate- report any retired/inactive numbers to the cricket.
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Grant Road Project Phases 5/6
Director Alarcon steps down
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UPDATE. DTM Director Diana Alarcon has given notice and will be leaving the position. Grant Road Coalition will need to reconnect with the Interim Director. Diana was open to citizen input and she will be missed. We wish her the best of luck with her move!
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138kV Poles meet resistance in other places!!!
Tucson Mountain Assn. challenges TEP
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From their website:" TEP on Silverbell: TEP is working every excuse to not comply with the law to underground from Goret to Camino del Cerro. It's simply the law. TEP is asking for a Variance to NOT underground. TEP is asking for an ADDITIONAL Variance to ADD and move poles on Silverbell."
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Update- TEP Board of Adjustment Hearing
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The Board of Adjustment hearing, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, has been delayed. The appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Determination has been postponed for 6 months at the request of TEP.
Stay tuned, Jefferson Park and all neighborhoods in the Underground Coalition! (JP contact: Colleen Nichols -cnichols17@cox.net)
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SAFETY TIPS
Illegal Gatherings in JP
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
1) Loud party calls should go to 911..
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REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
MONTHLY STATS: June- 0, July-0, August-1
September 1-Red Tag, 6 loud party calls - OOPS!
October 1-red tag, 4 loud party calls
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SAFETY TIPS - TPD Brochures
TPD Incident Reports for JP
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TPD brochures to help you prevent crime: Senior Safety Tips, Lock it or Lose It, and Preventing Burglaries.
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Police Incidences in Jefferson Park
Nov 2 - Nov 25: as reported on Neighborhood Support website
Burglary 5
Larceny from vehicle 1
Disorderly Conduct 1
Assault 1
Criminal Damage 1
Sexual Assault (@loud party)
Grand Theft Auto 3
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We are told by TPD that burglaries and Grant Theft Auto are on the rise in Tucson - especially around the holidays. Sad, but true!
Be safe, Jefferson Park. Click on the link to the left and check out these brochures published on our website.
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ReRuns....worth posting again |
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Community businesses - We appreciate you! |
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs will soon be standing in the Linear Park celebrating the stories of Jefferson Park. Special thanks to owner Mark Barger.
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ACE Hardware - Campbell Avenue.
Thanks for the new plastic plant pots. We shall be painting them for our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Thanks for helping make this fundraiser a success!
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins |
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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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Street Racing - Hear street racing, revving of engines, screaming of tires?
Report Racing vehicles and motorcycles:
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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, and across the city. Collect your mail immediately.
Sign up for informed delivery.
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Lock It it or Lose It! Vehicle break-ins or attempted break-ins are on the rise across the city. What can you do? Never leave valuables in your auto. For more information to safeguard your items, Click here.
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Online Crime reporting: This link will take you to the TPD online crime reporting site. And if you’d like an officer to contact you even when you use the online form, you can make that clear when you file, too.
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In person: You can call Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM or you can stop by the substation located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile and file a report in person during the above listed days and hours of operation.
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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TPD West Division: Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM or you can stop by the substation with questions/concerns, located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile.
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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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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HOMELESS? If you find a homeless person, the City of Tucson has a protocol which brings TPD out to offer people options. The services they offer and how to report is described at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/Documents/Program_Policies_Procedures/City_of_Tucson_Homeless_Protocol_3.24.2021.pdf
HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM - 520.837.7425
tpdhot@tucsonaz.gov
Emergency: 911
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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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
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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
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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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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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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A 24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Neighborhood Resources: Recommended service Providers
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Your City Council Offices |
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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
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719 email: Kevin Dahl
Ward III,
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office |
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District Five Contact Info:
Adelita Grijalva
• Facebook: Supervisor Adelita S. Grijalva
• Instagram: @adelitasgrijalva
• Twitter: @SupGrijalva
Board of Supervisors Meetings:
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 COB_mail@pima.gov
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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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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. |
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