OCTOBER 15, 2025

Tucson's 31st Historic District * Homesteaded February 8, 1898

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October 22 - 6:00pm JPNA Meeting (in person)

5:45pm - Join us for PIZZA AND GOOD COMPANY

Purchase Jim Click Tickets at the meeting

See agenda at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-agenda.html

Nov 5, JPNA Board -- Executive Study Session, 6:00 Ward III

October 31 - Trick or Treat Halloween Map

Homes to visit in Jeffeson Park - Here is the link to sign up to be added to the map: https://forms.gle/3Zv52JeVMzf13y3D7

People just fill out the form and get them added to the map. Map is here.

Six neighbors, aka the "Goathead Guerillas," filled eight enormous garbage bags full with the plants and their stickers. The group made a dent, but there are many more areas to tackle. There was one corner on Elm and Lester that was only ½ completed, and just that task filled two bags. Thank you to Erin, Jeanne, Bonnie, Laurel-Heather, Micheal, and Cindy. 

Got some by your curb? Get 'em ASAP before they take over!

STAR Program Manager (concerns/grievances):

(520) 603-7050 • STARVillageinfo@primavera.org

• 244 E. Grant Rd  

Traffic Circle at Edison and Fremont: Was hit and the metal art upended in August. This week, we met with the metal fabricator to look at the damage and discuss the necessary repairs. He will also reinstall a panel that was damaged at Lester and Highland traffic circle.

Traffic Circle at Lester and Santa Rita: The City removed the damaged sculpture. Next step is to design a new piece of permanent art to be installed in the circle. The new art piece could reflect the historic area that surrounds it. It is located at the intersection in the area where several Annie Lester homes were built. Annie Lester was Jefferson Park's original homesteader. This is a more complicated process, so stay tuned for updates.

How are the repairs or replacement of artwork in traffic circles funded?

Looks like it will be Jefferson Park! The City has very limited funding and a sizeable backlog of repairs and replacement of public art.

The Jim Click Millions for Tucson 2025 edition has begun!  Mr. Click is raffling off three great prizes this year: the Grand Prize is a new 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige (MSRP $54,510).  The second prize is two round-trip, first-class airline tickets to anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply) and the third prize is $5,000 in cash.

One hundred percent of the ticket revenue we collect stays in our neighborhood! You gamble and we all win!

E-mail: Fran at fdonnellan@msn.com or Joan at jdchama@msn.com

DEADLINE TO TURN IN SOLD TICKET STUBS - Nov 16

Bottom line - overhead lines are NOT a done deal! They are not good for Jefferson Park!

The neighborhood and Underground Arizona disagree with overheading lines in Jefferson Park. The city still has the ability to prevent overheading as per the U of A Area Plan. The city has not yet approved the substation, nor the overhead lines.

Join the Planning Commission in person, virtually or over the phone.

In Person: Mayor and Council Chamber, City Hall, 1st floor ,255 W Alameda

Virtual Participation

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88124024492?pwd=Nis4WI3Ozz6SxzvZOGXaPwY7Iv51JQ.1

Phone:

United States: +1 253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 881 2402 4492

Passcode: 040308

Proposition 414 - TUSD Bond Override

 https://www.tusd1.org/2025Override

Ward 3, 5 and 6 election of Council Members

Proposition 417- Plan Tucson 2025

See: plantucson.tucsonaz.gov

For more information about the election, candidates, propositions and ways to cast your ballot:

Early Voting locations and times

Tucson City Clerk - Elections

"The Choice is Yours" publicity pamphlet

Plan to go before Voters in March

The election for the plan and a half-cent sales tax to fund it will be held on March 10, 2026.

The proposed plan would fund arterial roadway reconstruction, roadway corridor improvements, existing and expanded transit services, environmental protection, small business assistance, and safety, ADA and active transportation improvements.

The ongoing self-taxing investment, if approved in March, would not increase the current tax rate.

.....

Included in the plan total is $257.6 million to complete seven roadway corridor projects from the original RTA plan, which Pima County voters approved in 2006. The projects either are re-scoped or require additional funding that require voter approval. That is the Grant Road section on JP's north boundary. (PAG Sept 18 newsletter)

Original Grant Road Widening Plan:

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/grant_road_ccv.pdf

Submit questions for the current plan at https://rtanext.com/publiccomment/

Visit the RTA Next website to schedule a presentation.

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

CODE VIOLATIONS IN JEFFERSON PARK - See the 300 latest code violations reported in Jefferson park https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/cezjefferson.html

100 LATEST POLICE REPORTS IN JEFFERSON PARK - See the 100 latest police activity in the neighborhood by location https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org

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 

U of A Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns regarding U of A:

(520) 282-3649  U of A Hotline. It works!

U of A Emergency Alerts

If you are not a university student, employee, or designated campus colleague, you can sign up to receive UAlert notifications by creating a profile or updating your existing profile in Smart911, by selecting the "Create or update your profile" button below. This allows you to receive emergency messages by text or email for U of A locations.

Smart911 is a free service that allows non-university users to receive UAlert emergency notifications by text or email. Users who already have a Smart911 profile should log in through the University of Arizona’s Smart911 link to opt-in to receive UAlert notifications from the U of A.

You can also opt in to receive emergency notifications from other participating local agencies. Create or Update Your Profile

(Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations)

KNOW WHERE TO THROW - Go to the city webiste for all the details! https://www.knowwheretothrow.com

ONLY ORANGE BAGS/GLASS/ - NEW LOCATION

..Everything else, place in your blue bin

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
• 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.

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: 

• Assistance League on Alvernon between Pima and Speedway. Will pick up large items. https://altucson.org/donate/
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona
• Goodwill
• Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store
• Habitat for Humanity - will pick up large items. https://www.habitattucson.org/habistore/donate-items

(Thank you Garden District E-news)

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)

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

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

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 

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

RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly

BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident in the City of Tucson,

Make a Plan

Build a Kit

Sign up for Pima County "My Alerts" to receive emergency notifications

Information about preparedness from Ready.gov

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!   

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new

TPD RESOURCES for JEFFERSON PARK

Westside Police Service Center, 1310 W Miracle Mile, 520-791-4467

TPD OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO JP​

CRO Karla Rubio-Corral #105100

Work: 520-330-9877

Email:Karla.Rubiocorral@tucsonaz.gov

SGT. Matthew Alexander #43116

Email: Matthew.Alexander@tucsonaz.gov

For sharing photos of concerns or to report suspicious activity that is ongoing, contact: Karla.RubioCorral@TucsonAZ.gov

or

Captain Lauren Petty

Work:(520) 589-8624, 520-837-7200 Operations Division West

Email: lauren.petty@tucsonaz.gov

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Another newsletter chock full of information!

WARD VI, 520-791-4601

Ward 6 newsletter:

 www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news

District Five Contact Info: Andres Cano

Email: district5@pima.gov, Phone:724-8126

Website: http://www.pima.gov/district5

Community Liaison: Julie Elvick Julie.Elvick@pima.gov

Chief of Staff: Montserrat Caballero,

Special Staff Assistant: Jazlin Ladriere,



Board of Supervisors Meetings:

www.facebook.com/pimacountyarizona/ Live meeting broadcast: http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

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 COBmail@pima.gov

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!!

jdchama@msn.com

cnichols17@cox.net