Tucson's 31st Historic District
P.O. Box 41243, Tucson AZ 85717 * May 6, 2022
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JP NEIGHBORHOOD MAY MEETING |
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Beautiful blooming Palo Verde trees on Lester...almost makes the yellow carpet tolerable. (Photo submitted by Rosemary Bolza)
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JPNA Wednesday May 25 Meeting - 6pm
Ward III meeting Room - in person
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Meeting ID: 861 8531 8161 Passcode: 601481
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Alert - Roll-offs coming soon! |
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May
Thursday 5/19
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Monday 5/23
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Plant Sale a HUGE Success! Many Thanks |
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PLANTS: Bill and Marjorie Nenadich, Mary and Curt Alexander, Jerry Harrell,
Judy Janson, Joan Daniels, Julia and Jay Barwell, Fran Donnellan, Erin Posthumus, Laurel- Heather Milden
STAFFED THE SALE: Jenny Mail, Belle Tom, Cecelia Noriega, Angela Kaczowka, Kathy McQuown, Shannon Lindemer, and Zoe Gould
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THANKS FOR THE:
PLANTS, POTS, PLUS
Fran Donnellan--plants and staffed the sale; Tom Tobin--plants and staffed the sale; Mary Worthen--boxes, Joan Hall and Trevor --plants, boxes, set up and staffed the sale; Joan Daniels-plants, painted pots and rocks set up and staffed the sale; Judy Janson--plants and staffed the sale; Colleen Nichols--painted pots and rocks, set up and staffed the sale; Erin Posthumus--plants and staffed the sale; Rosemary Bolza--plants, boxes and washed all the donated pots; Trish Gehlen--set up and staffed the sale; Liz Burrola-- set up and staffed the sale, June Campbell--pots and plants; Chave Gamez--5am set up and staffed the sale; Linda Wurzelbacher from Richland Heights--plants and pots.
THANK YOU, Laurel-Heather Milden, organizer who donated loads of plants, her backyard, her water and many hours of work-we thank YOU!
We are so appreciative of our volunteers and our customers for assisting the neighborhood in raising $5,000+ for neighborhood projects!
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At Alvernon and Grant there will be a Dutch Intersection, and we have a possibility for one at Mountain and Grant...Do you know what a "Dutch Intersection" is? Watch this u-tube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FlApbxLz6pA. |
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This intersection (Protected Intersection, (or Dutch intersection because of its popularity in the Netherlands) is designed to provide more protection for bicyclists and pedestrians by changing where each set of travelers stops at the intersection. By requiring cars to stop slightly behind the bikes, and by providing a physical buffer around the bike path, this approach significantly reduces the chance of a car hitting a cyclist during a right-hand turn. It has recently been used in American cities that want to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist deaths due to cars. Promoted by the National Association of City Transport Officials, protected intersections have seen increased use in Austin, Portland, Salt Lake City, Davis, Boston, and now Tucson.
Tucson’s first Dutch Junction is slated for Grant and Alvernon, with the possibility of one at Grant and Mountain as well. In the last 5 years, the Grant and Alvernon intersection has seen 2 deaths (a pedestrian and a motorist) and 6 incapacitating injuries (5 pedestrians and a bicyclist). We need to see those numbers of deaths and injuries reduced.
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Further, the Grant Road Coalition and neighbors have asked DTM to investigate the Mountain Avenue corridor safety concerns. They've requested that DTM consider speed bumps north and south of the intersection, lower the speed limit from 30 to 25, and design protected bike lanes. |
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New monument sign coming to Grant and First |
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Corner location, backing for letters (perforated steel and stainless) |
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The plans for the Phase 5/6 of Grant Road are at the 30% stage. If Jefferson Park is to have monument signs at Mountain, Park, or Campbell, we must inform the planners shortly. Any and all monument signs must be funded by neighborhood donations! |
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Helicopter Overflight Report |
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Representatives from Jefferson Park and Catalina Vista met at Banner on April 28. The meeting was held both in person and virtually, and included Banner security, Banner representatives,
helicopter provider representatives, City of Tucson councilperson Steve Kozachik, Kevin Dahl's representative CJ Boyd, and Captain Small representing Davis Monthan AFB. The purpose of the meeting was to ensure that Banner was able to comply with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from 2001, updated in 2016, which requires periodic reporting of non-compliant flights and annual meetings with the neighborhood. The meeting was also an opportunity to coordinate with helicopter providers, including DMAFB, as well as providing an update to our City representatives.
First, as a definition, there is a "fly friendly" flight path agreed upon in the MOU. It requests that flights enter and exit SOUTH of the helipad, unless medical emergency or weather conditions require a different flight pattern.
The past flight monitoring system created monthly reports reflecting the status of flights based only on complaint calls from residents. It recorded whether the noted flight was compliant with the MOU or not and whether that flight deviation was "justified" or not (due to patient complications or weather). However, Banner did not track most flights to determine whether they complied with the MOU unless there was a neighbor complaint.
Results of the meeting:
1)The data collected in the old manner (based only on resident call-in complaints) will be updated,
2) A new system will be utilized that is not simply based on complaint calls. Banner will attempt to monitor as many flights as possible, and will include those flights in the data,
3) Banner will also proactively educate all flight providers, as well as pilots out of compliance with the MOU, to keep them informed of the "fly friendly" route, and
4) Banner will educate their call-in monitors to ensure that every neighbor's call gets recorded in future.
How will the new system work? Banner has acquired software that visually tracks and keeps a record of flights. That software allows Banner to see and document all flights. They will then be able to discern which flights were within the "fly friendly" zone and which are not. The data will then be shared with neighborhoods and the CCRC as per the MOU. (Please note that Banner is not able to judge whether flights were "justified" or not. The ultimate decision regarding flight path is up to the pilot, who is responsible for the safety of all involved).
This system is new and Banner indicates that it will take a month to work on staffing to get it up and running. Banner agreed to have a follow up meeting with neighbors and other involved parties in July.
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Green Committee at work for us! |
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Jefferson Park continues to GREEN! Thank you Green Committee!
New trees along Vine getting their start with help from Mormon Church members.
(Photos submitted by Joan Hall)
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New tree in the Hampton chicane
near Sausage Deli
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International School - Dinner & Auction |
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The Annual Dinner is back!
Sunday May 15th
5:30-8:30pm
The International School, our neighborhood school, is bringing back the annual dinner with a few twists. Enjoy fun and food & drink stations with games and activities. Bid on your favorite "Silent Auction" items as IST raises money for the school. This event is for adults only.
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Werthmuller Memorial Bench |
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A memorial bench for Louie Werthmuller has been ordered from Tucson Parks Foundation. It will grace the western end of the Linear Park, thanks to the generosity of twenty-two individual donors, the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn., and Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. It is an appropriate tribute to a man who worked tirelessly for our community. |
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New Resource Number for Homeless |
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If you see someone who appears to be unhoused and may be in need of services, please keep this number handy. May 1st is the ‘go live’ date – and even then, it’ll only be useful from 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday.
The below number is for offering housing, medical, food, mental health services, etc. assistance to people you see on the street
CONNECTION TO HOMELESS SERVICES
CITY RESOURCE NUMBER - 520-791-2540
NOTE: That number is NOT for people to call asking to have an encampment moved. That number remains the same:
TPD Homeless Outreach Team 520.837.7425
INFO FROM COUNCILMEMBER KOZACHIK'S 4/11/22 NEWSLETTER:
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Paving Update - even later start date |
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Neighbors, update regarding the Jefferson Park paving project:
A contractor has been selected, and is under contract. However, asphalt will not be available until the end of June. Construction is expected to begin early to mid-July.
The Public Information Office will send out notices 10 days prior to the activity. Until a firm date is finalized, this is the latest information that Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) has for us.
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Remember!! The only way to get our roads repaired and fixed is for TDOT to hear from YOU! (520) 791-3154
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TEP's wishes and the Planning Commission
The April 6 meeting lost quorum so this is a continuation
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Wednesday, May 11 at 6:00 pm
Continuation of the Planning Commission's Public Meeting
What are the exceptions that TEP is asking for? What are people saying about overhead vs undergrounding? Listen in on this meeting.
You can dial in using your phone.
United States: +1253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 963 7319 3514, Passcode: 968502
If you need technical assistance call 520-837-4984
Read Steve Kozachik's explanation of the process below - clear and concise!
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TEP - Why an exceptions process?
...by Steve Kozachik, Ward VI
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Last week TEP hosted an open house webinar in which they took public input on their proposed transmission line project. I’ve written about it for going on a year. While they continue their public outreach another process is happening on a parallel path.
TEP has requested to go overground with new transmission lines planned for the Kino-Campbell corridor. That’s a named gateway corridor and by city ordinance any new utilities are to be placed underground. TEP has proposed overgrounding, and the current conversation is identifying a process by which they request a variance. Last week I shared about the current variance process they already have available – the Board of Adjustment. What we’re considering is a much more public process. It’s beginning with a public hearing at the Planning Commission.
Why even offer them a new variance option? One reason is the Board of Adjustment has minimal public input, a very high rate of approvals, and appeals only to Superior Court. Also, because under state law they could turn to the Arizona Corporation Commission and take the position that the city is making their project unfeasible and let the ACC make a decision. That effectively takes the public out of the discussion – not a result I’m going to support at any time.
So, the Planning Commission is following up on M&C’s direction to consider what’s called a Special Exception process.
Under Special Exception TEP would need to begin a variance request with a neighborhood meeting, follow that with a zoning examiner public hearing and end with another public hearing at M&C. What’s being considered at the Planning Commission is identifying criteria TEP would need to meet in order to request and/or be granted a variance. Their hope is to get the process established so they can begin taking a look at segments for requesting a variance. The PC public hearing will resume on May 11th at 6pm. You can sign into the upcoming Planning Commission meeting by going to this link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/boards?board=38
...excerpt from Steve Kozachik's, Ward 6 newsletter - clear discussion of process re undergrounding
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Shred it at Jacob's Park
3300 North Fairview
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During the 2021 ice storm in Dallas, Gen. Barry McCaffrey remarked, “All across our nation we are woefully unprepared for another weather crisis.” It’s easy to feel complacent in Tucson – hurricanes, tornadoes, and massive floods don’t happen here. But an extreme heat crisis can. No one can escape its impact, and every neighborhood has vulnerable residents, including infants, elders with cardiovascular conditions, and those with limited cooling facilities.
“Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S.” reports Tanya Lewis in the Scientific American (7/22/21). “And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable.”
Here are three simple steps we each can take to reduce the risks to ourselves and our neighbors:
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Be neighborly: Get to know your nearby neighbors. It begins with saying, “Hello” and introducing yourself. It can extend much further, from friendly conversations on the sidewalk to backyard teas to block parties.
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Prepare your household: Check out our Household Checklist for Extreme Heat.
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Volunteer to be a contact person for neighbors on the block where you live.
Want to learn more?
THANK YOU TO SAM HUGHES NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THECHECKLIST
ABOUT PREPARING FOR AN EXTREME HEAT EVENT:
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Input for Additional Transportation Svcs |
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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 sent out on Google groups. Garbage bags and tools are 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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Need a Service? ...or want to recommend someone
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Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to
Would you like to recommend someone 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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Your Area Representatives at your service! |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking 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 Jeanne Calhoun
Area #4 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #6 - Open
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Cracked lids on blue or green barrels? |
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REQUEST A FREE REPLACEMENT TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN: Does not matter if it was stolen or is damaged- you can quickly and easily request a new trash or recycling can from Environmental Services at no charge. Either use the Recycling Coach app or call ES Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or contact ES online.
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs, couches, furniture etc.
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"Illegal dumping" includes leaving items at the curb, and it is a code violation. Furniture, trash, and yard waste left at the curb can be reported to Code Enforcement. Of course, you might want to try first, to politely ask the person to dispose of it or arrange to have it picked up. However, if you need to report illegal dumping, you can do so by calling 791-5843 or online at http://www.tucsonaz.gov/csd/violation/
A few of the Charities where you can make donations and who may even be willing to pick up:
Other options include:
ONE CALL BRUSH AND BULKY: PAY $55 FOR ANY TIME SPECIAL TRASH COLLECTION. A special trash pick up can be ordered ANY TIME by calling Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or submit an online Service Request. Consider ordering a special pickup if you have a large quantity of bulky refuse that you are unable to take to the landfill and your Brush and Bulky service is not scheduled soon.
Fees for Special Collections are:
· $30 for up to ten cubic yards plus $25 for 15 minutes of collection time-- $55 total.
· $25 for each additional 15 minutes of collection time and $5 for each additional cubic yard.
FREECYCLE - https://www.freecycle.org/ For items not in good enough shape to donate or sell at a yard sale. Many items are useful for upcycling, art projects, school projects, and for those less fortunate. Tips for Freecycle - Be honest and thorough when describing your item. Never give out your address, Instead, put your email for them to contact you. Have them come to your home when someone else is home or meet in a public place. Don't feel obligated to give the item to the first person who responds. Look for someone who follows the directions in your post and seems eager to get the item.
STORE IT HIDDEN FROM PUBLIC VIEW UNTIL BRUSH & BULKY – you are going to have to look at your discards anyway whether they are in your front or back yard. Store them in your backyard and put them out two weeks or so before Brush and Bulky. B & B is the ONLY time when it is appropriate to put items at the curb. Pickers track the B & B schedule and will come by and pick them up if they are worth repurposing. If not B & B will take it to the landfill.
SUBURBAN MINERS https://suburbanminers.com/ is near Garden District neighborhood and 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.
(Thanks, Garden District Newsletter)
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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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 November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party calls
December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls January: 0-red tags, 1- loud party calls
February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls March: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls
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TPD Incident Reports for JP |
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Police Incidents in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
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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 are now installed 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 and the shop vac prize at the March 26 Linear Trail work day. Thanks for helping make our fundraisers a nd projects a success!
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2022 Roll-offs and Brush and Bulky |
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2022 Roll-offs
Rest of the year:
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 8/29/2022
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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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MASK REQUIREMENT DROPPED - Sun Tran has been notified that the federal mask requirement is no longer in effect for the public transit industry. As a result, Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle employees are not required to enforce mask wearing. Although masks are no longer required, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to recommend wearing a mask while onboard transit vehicles. Please respect those who choose to continue wearing masks. Passengers can request a mask at one of our transit center information booths.
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. No choppers should fly 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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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: Sergeant Mitch Vipond
Phone: (520) 837-7241
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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
Effective May 1, If you find a homeless person who needs help, you may call the City Resource number 520-791-2540
Do not use this number to ask to have camps removed.
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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
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
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
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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