For previous editions of Jefferson Park newsletters CLICK HERE.
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Our Neighborhood - Summer Meetings
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Jefferson Park Neighbors' Meetings - Wednesdays
June 26 - 6:00 PM, Ward III Office, 1510 E. Grant Road
July 24 - 6:00 PM Quarterly Meeting
Ward III Office, 1510 E. Grant Rd.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
August -
No general meeting
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Grant Road Coalition Meeting - Guest Speaker
Our Linear Park - Park to Santa Rita on Grant
June 25 -5:30 Ward III Office, 1510 E. Grant Road
Guest Speaker: Katie Gannon, Tucson Clean and Beautiful
Planning for the Grant Road Heritage Landscape Linear Park
Come and learn about the planned park from Park Avenue to Santa Rita.
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Tucson Delivers...
on Prop 101 and 407 (Park Bond)
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Tucson Delivers is
a website that allows residents to track the projects that have or will benefit from funding of Prop 101 and Prop 407. Both of these propositions which were approved by the voters in the City of Tucson to fund programs that will deliver better streets, a safer, strong city, strong connections and great parks.
Tucson Delivers website:
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Your Jefferson Park Projects
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One of two proposed designs for potential entrance signs on Campbell Ave
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Congratulations neighbors! Due to your efforts and interest, there is a new traffic circle at Linden and Cherry. Our projects depend on the generosity of our neighbors and the community at large. Please consider a donation to our Projects Fund. If you know a business who might be willing to donate, please consider asking them to participate.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Gene Thiel, one
Lester neighbor
two Waverly neighbors and two
Linden neighbors.
CLICK HERE
for the donation form. Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. is a non-profit and will be sending receipts for tax purposes.
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If you own your home and live in it, you will be receiving a letter with the donation form, further explaining the fundraising campaign. Please understand that any and all donations will go to Jefferson Park projects. No donation is too small. Thank you!
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Get your Jefferson Park T-shirt!
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These well-made and wearable T-shirts are a fundraiser for JP! |
Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large
Proceeds benefit neighborhood projects
Get yours from one of the Jefferson Park area reps listed below:
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Building in Jefferson Park - a special neighborhood
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Special rules for building in Jefferson Park
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Jefferson Park is an Historic District and one of only two neighborhoods in Tucson designated a "Neighborhood Preservation Zone" which means there are special guidelines that protect the integrity of the neighborhood.
The neighborhood Land Use Committee (LUC) has created a special section, "
Building/Historic Status", on
jeffersonpark.info to help neighbors and their contractors understand the special circumstances.
There are links to information sources. So before considering additions or rebuilds, check it out. They hope it helps!
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TPD & Residents
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Safety Meetings
Central
Neighborhoods - Tuesdays
J
une 25, July 23, August 27
6:30, Ward III Office, 1510 E. Grant Road
Police representatives from mid-town and west side meet with neighbors to talk about safety concerns in the neighborhoods.
Join residents of Jefferson Park and nearby neighborhoods to learn about trends.
Do you know how to keep your home safe during the summer?
NOTES FROM THE MAY MEETING: Nine
TPD officers attend our meeting!
Here are their suggestions:
1. Keep garage door closed. Avoid car break ins and an easy access to your home; the door from the garage to the house is usually not as secure as other doors. Tools in your garage help make break in easier.
2. Window A/C - make sure it is very secure, especially if you go out of town, or are gone for long periods. Cut a wooden or metal dowel so window can't be lifted.
3. Evaporative coolers - be sure to close windows/doors when you leave.
4. Ask a trusted neighbor or someone to check your house while you are away. Clear flyers from stacking up.
5. Put a hold on mail and newspapers.
6. Don't invite crime; Keep bicycles and other valuables out of sight.
7. Don't hide keys outside.
8. Watch out for scams.
9. Trim shrubbery away from windows and doors.
10. If away for summer, keep blinds closed.
11. If away for summer, take computer games, etc. out of house.
New TPD West Community Officer (JP district) is Erin Peters. She works M-Th 8-6. Her cell is 520-965-7670.
(Y. Lorch, JP Safety Committee)
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Jefferson Park's Police Officers
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Two "Lead Police Officers" are assigned to each region. Jefferson Park is located in the Westside Division. The two for our area are:
On Duty: Weekends and Evenings
Ofc. Francisco Santa Maria Phone 520-589-8684
If you are unable to reach the Lead Police Officer (LPO) for your area, leave a voicemail, text message, or email, and he or she will get in touch with you as soon as they are able.
If you do not hear back from your LPO within 5 days, please call the
West Division: 520-791-4467 and request to speak with the supervisor of the officer for whom you left the message.
Community Service Officer: Erin Peters Office phone 520-837-7241
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Lend a Hand - Neighbors helping Neighbors
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Looking for a feel-good volunteer opportunity? Or need help yourself? Lend A Hand just might be the organization for you!
LAH provides free services to seniors (60 and older) and people with disabilities. There are no financial requirements! It's services include transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, the bank, etc., plus delivery of fresh produce and food boxes, as well as providing incontinent supplies, yard work, minor home repair, a weekly exercise class, a monthly lunch Social and even more.
All services are free, made possible by caring volunteers. But, in order to support it all, we do need more volunteers, especially in the summer! If you're interested in volunteering -- or receiving these services yourself, please contact
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Banner Invitation - Campbell/Grant Mural
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Mural at Campbell Grant |
Dear Neighbors,
We are excited to share with you the latest project at Banner-University Medicine. Starting this week, you will see artists painting murals on 5 walls around Tucson. We commissioned the muralists to create a space that represents our community. They should be completed by early next week. Once completed, the movie theater wall on Grant and Campbell will be the largest mural in Tucson. ... We are also hosting a community event with the artists on
June 15, 9am-1pm at the Boys and Girls Club on Grant/Country Club.
We hope you will join us to meet the artists, paint and enjoy food and giveaways.
(Blenman/Elm list serve)
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City Elections coming! Primary is August 27!
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In Tucson, we vote by Ward in the primary election and City-wide in the general election, so it is important, regardless of what ward you live in that you are registered to vote by the Primary election deadline of July 29, 2019.
The Mayor and Wards 1 and 4 are all open seats (no incumbent is running for re-election). Councilmember Paul Cunningham is running for re-election in Ward 2 and will face an opponent in the general election. The Ward 1 seat will most likely be decided in the primary election since there is no opposition party in that race.
Without support from our elected officials, neighborhood needs will continue to languish so please get to the debates, ask questions, and cast your informed vote.
Candidate Forum:
Candidates with Primary Election challengers for upcoming City of Tucson elections, which includes three Mayoral Candidates and four Ward One Candidates, will participate in a forum sponsored by neighborhood and community organizations. The event will take place on:
Saturday, June 22, 2019
El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Boulevard
12 noon sharp
(TRRG newsletter)
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Banner Hospital patients who wander...
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There have been reports of patients leaving the Banner property and short-cutting through the neighborhood.
These folks are in various states of health. Patients who are on foot are sometimes at risk, and are not good for Banner, nor for the neighborhood.
Call Banner Security 520-694-6533
if you witness any wandering patients or find any tossed bandages, etc.
If the situation warrants, call 911
BUT ALSO call Banner Security so it can be recorded.
We appreciate Banner's willingness to be pro-active, and neighbors must be diligent about reporting occurrences.
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Unruly Gatherings Statistics
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Need to report an Unruly Gathering? See the process
HERE.
MAY STATISTICS
Loud Music calls - 1
Loud Party calls - 1
Red Tags Issued - 0
All reports are received from TPD. A letter is mailed to the resident and owner to let them know phone calls have been made. If an address receives a red tag it will appear on the front of the home.
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Tucson Residents for Responsive Government
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TRRG - Yes, it is a mouthful! but it does good work for neighborhoods.
As an organization, TRRG puts on forums and workshops, holds annual meetings and provides printed materials to elected officials and staff about issues important to neighborhoods. They cannot do that without the help of their members.
Yearly dues are only $10 per member. Please, if you have not sent them your dues for 2019, consider doing that today. Just get onto the TRRG website (
https://tucsontrrg.org
) and click on the yellow box to the right on the home page. You can send your check to them or pay by Credit card or PayPal. They need your help to be able to continue the work. (TRRG newsletter)
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New Neighborhood Assn "Point of Contact" to City
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Park Cleanup - Every third Saturday
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Edison/Cambell Parklet |
Help Needed -
3rd Saturday of the month - 8am
No RSVP needed, just show up about 8am.
BYOB-bring your own bag...or we supply.
Clean up is quick - we usually take less than an hour. Many hands make light work!
If you do pick-up during the week, 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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Weeds in yards and alleys
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Weeds over 6" are a code violation. Private homes are responsible for weeds to the center of the alley as well as to the curb out front. Be a good neighbor and get rid of those weeds!
A yard with weeds can be reported to Code Enforcement who will notify the homeowner. No fines will be charged so long as the owner cleans up the weeds in a given amount of time. If you see a yard with excessive weeds, report to -
Tucson Code Enforcement
On-line at
www.tucsonaz.gov/code-violation-report,
call
(520) 791-5843 Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM,
or use the app:
SeeClickfix.
If a resident is elderly or disabled, the Jefferson Park Green Committee could help. If you know someone needs help, e-mail the Green Committee at joanchall@yahoo.com or call Joan Hall at 990-8054.
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WMG Water Harvesting Classes: Learn the Skills, Earn the Rebate
Tucson Water makes your rainwater and greywater harvesting projects more affordable by providing rebates of up to $2,000 for qualifying systems. We offer the required educational sessions as a FREE community service at our Living Lab & Learning Center.
Rainwater Classes
Thu, June 22 @ 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Greywater Classes
Thu, June 20 @ 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
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Jefferson Park Pot Holes.....
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HOW TO REPORT TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging over into a roadway or obstructing a sidewalk? You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to
TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov.
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Free movies for the family
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Free swims at city pools.
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FREE SWIM AND RECREATION FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER - Kids 17 and under can beat the heat at City pools and recreation centers for free this summer. Youth will not need to pay an admission fee at 13 recreation centers during open recreation hours. Due to other center programming, those ages 12-17 are permitted after 2 p.m., and youth 7 years and up are permitted after 6 p.m. Youth also can swim for free at 19 pools during recreational swim hours. A fee will still be charged at Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center pool. Fees are $2 for adults (18 and over) and $1 for youth (17 and under). A map and hours of City pools and recreation centers can be found at the link below.
Tucson Parks and Recreation: http://bit.ly/2PUW03e |
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Area Reps need help. Check out your area and offer to help once every 3 months! |
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Area #1 - Mary Worthen
Area #2 - Jon Heine
Area #3 - Laurel-Heather Milden
Area #5 - Joanne Osuna
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Ward III - Councilperson Paul Durham
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Paul Durham |
1510 E Grant
and aide Nick Mahon
Ward III, See Paul's e-news at:
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik newsletter:
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QUICK LINKS AND PHONE NUMBERS:
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Report Transportation Concerns
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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?
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What is a code violation?
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And whom do I call?
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Download
an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Banner Construction
and Info Line
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Construction Updates
on the University Campus
Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus
website
for the hospital expansion project.
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Emergency 24/7 phone number for the Banner project construction team: (520) 268-9575
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UA Neighborhood Hotline
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Student Related issues can be reported to this number.
Should not be used for 911 calls which should be directed to the TPD
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24/7 available
520-282-3649
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Banner Security
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Witness any encroachment of patients or visitors etc into the neighborhood? Banner wants to know. Please call so that the incident can be documented |
Call:
Security at 520-694-6533
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Report an
emergency crime:
911
Report an
issue with Banner:
Emergency 24/7 (520) 268-9575
Report an
issue with the U of A:
24/7 available (
520) 282-3649
Report an
unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital contact BUMC Security at 694-6533.
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Signing up for the E-News
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Get on the List Serve!
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Come to the JPNA Monthly Meeting
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 6pm Ward III Office, 1510 E Grant Rd.
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Renew your $15 voluntary JPNA membership dues
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