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Click these links:
Your presences at these meetings means the neighbors care about what happens to our community
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GRANT ROAD PLANS See the 30% plans at the meetings above. We will not be able to influence plans after the 30% stage. Five neighborhoods of the Grant Road Coalition have sent a letter listing their concerns. Go to a meeting and form your own opinions
See the letter at http://www.grantroadcoalition.com/. This part of the Grant Road project is the ONLY SEGMENT that is residential. It needs special consideration! Constructions date is 2026, plans are done way ahead.
Bob Roggenthen, Project Manager, responded to the letter "The team has been working diligently on the same issues that you have highlighted in your letter. " It is time now to work on the issues with them!
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JPNA Meeting *****April 28 - 6:00 – 8:00pm
Meeting ID: 872 7641 6322 Passcode: 332826
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SAFETY MEETINGS
The meetings will be June 29, September 28 and December 28
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Another Jefferson Park Issue!!
Take a stand on the 138Kv substation request.
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TEP is asking the zoning examiner for a special land use permit (SELUP). The station will be on the edge of Jefferson Park at Vine and Chauncey Lane.
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Plant Sale Dates - May 7,8 and 9
from 8 am to 2 pm
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"Hey Mom,
You're worth a mint to me."
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Colorful pots, succulents, ferns, mint, spearmint, Ruelia (purple flowers), Mix ' n Match.
It will be fun to shop for Mother's Day or to brighten your front porch. Better than a bouquet-these jewels last and last.
Mark Your Calendars!
See more pics at
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Health and Heritage Trail Updates
How about those weeds?
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Neighbors met with Paul Lopez and Richard Ebright, Parks Supervisors, on April 16. Neighbors were worried about the weeds. Here's what we know:
- Currently the weeds are blooming and spreading seeds shortly
- Goatheads are invading and buffelgrass is present in basin
- the ROW is the responsibility of TDOT (we filed a request with TDOT concerns)
- Parks and Rec will be contracting with BrightView Landscaping who will spray 2x a year and clean up trash bi-weekly. We have reached out to Bright View to ask about chemicals and dates of spraying
- Parks and Rec has a volunteer coordinator- we have reached out to him
- Boulders will be placed on alley side to prevent cars from entering the park
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To report any concerning activity in the park call the Maintenance Supervisor Paul Lopez 631-5617 . Call 911 if illegal or dangerous activity.
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Support responsible 5G pole placement by putting a sign in your yard.
Contact Joan Hall: joanchall@yahoo.com or
call 520-990-8054
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5G Poles in Neighborhoods |
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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 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. (Thank you, Garden District Newsletter)
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins
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No more glass in the blue recycling bins as of February 1. Take your glass to these purple bins located throughout Tucson.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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August - Brush and Bulky Pick up in Your Alley:
Pickup Date #2: 8/30/2021
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2021 Schedule:
5/20- 5/24
9/30-10/4, 12/16-12/20
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two locations:
917 E. Seneca
and
1822 E. Lester
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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).
MONTHLY STATS: February - 0 red tags, 0 loud party calls, 0 loud music calls. March - another month without any problems!!!!
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POLICE FORCE PRIORITIES CHANGE |
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Community Safety Program and TPD Call Response
Many readers saw news reports that TPD is limiting response to some calls that do not require a commissioned officer to respond and in many cases may be better handled by other service providers. This shift aligns with the City’s Community Safety Pilot Program which aims to ensure that the right person with the right training is responding to calls. The categories that will be impacted this spring are reviewed below.
Contraband at Hospitals and Schools: TPD will stop responding to these calls at the end of April, unless they involve a firearm. After that time, hospitals will use their secure containers to dispose of suspected hazardous material. Police will work with schools to develop safe ways to dispose of hazardous contraband or have it disposed of at a police substation.
Naturally Caused Deaths at Medical Facilities: Officers do not play a role in these calls currently other than responding to provide a case report number. At the end of April, medical facilities will complete an online report.
Non-Criminal Houseless Subjects on Public Property: Community members frequently call 911 to report houseless individuals present in public spaces without articulating any criminal act being committed. If an individual is, or appears to be, unconscious, a medical response will occur. Currently, protocols already exist to have outreach offered in these cases and concerns can be reported to your Council office.
Loud Music: Whenever possible, officers will continue to respond to calls involving large, disorderly parties or gatherings if those present are engaged in violent/dangerous conduct, such as fighting, etc. TPD will stop responding to just "loud music" calls at the end of April. . NOTE: The calls will still be logged on NSN and JP will be sending letters. "Loud parties" and "unruly gatherings" calls will continue be subject to police response.
Medical Check Welfare: These are non-criminal service calls that will be directed to use other public or private resources. TPD will stop responding to these calls at the end of April.
Uncooperative Adult Victims at Hospitals: Data analysis indicates that calls identified under this category may not have been vetted effectively, limiting the response impact. The City of Tucson’s Public Safety Working Group will help identify calls for service from hospitals involving uncooperative adult victims and allow for a more appropriate response, whether that involves a patrol officer or personnel from other agencies. The department will stop responding to these calls at the end of April but will conduct further evaluation to determine alternative plans/resources for response.
Non-Criminal Transports: Officers are currently utilized to transport people to different resources throughout the city in a broad range of circumstances, but especially to treatment facilities. Officers will still have the discretion to do transports associated with calls for service that they are handling as they deem necessary. Cost efficient transportation services such as public transit and private vendors that do not involve TPD resources will be explored for these types of requests. The department will stop responding to these calls at the end of April.
From Councilmember Karin Uhlich's March 26 Ward III Newsletter and JP Safety Meeting
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JP Assn and Friends of JP donate to legal fund
STOP the TEP poles! Jefferson Park has the most to lose!
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Your neighborhood associations voted to assist with the funding for an attorney to deal with the issue of undergrounding the TEP poles. Sam Hughes, Feldman's, an anonymous donor and 11 other neighborhoods are supporting the undergrounding concept!
Learn about the Underground Coalition and the proposal for undergrounding the TEP poles. Is it affordable? Read the proposal at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/tep-138-kv-poles.html TEP continues to stand with the three overheading options, two of which bisect Jefferson Park.
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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Covid Vaccination Opportunities - 16+ |
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AZ State -https://podvaccine.azdhs.gov/
Jefferson Park neighbor, Joan Hall, continues to follow the latest vaccine opportunities. You may call her at 520-990-8054 or e-mail joanchall@yahoo.com
Anyone who needs help registering can call 844-542-8201 or 602-542-1000 to be connected with someone who can assist in English or Spanish.
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EDISON Parklet & Campbell Access Road
Thanks to the Walkers
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Many thanks to the JP neighbors who include trash pick up with their dog walks along the Campbell Ave Access Road!!!
3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, in the parklet at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue some gather to perform our "Adopt a Park" work. The work also extends south and north on the roadway. Garbage bags and tools supplied. "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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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, 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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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.
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
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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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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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