WELCOME BACK! Karin Uhlich will assume the councilperson position in the Ward III office until the next regular election. Karin served Ward III for 12 years and will be able to start her term with a keen understanding of the diverse needs of the area. For Jefferson Park, she was instrumental in helping to set the stage for the Health and Heritage Trail - the Linear Park, now a reality. We look forward to working with her!
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NEW LI'L FREE LIBRARY
Thanks Neighbor!
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Jim Clark has gifted a new Little Free Library to JP. The library is located at 1625 E. Seneca. It has a upper and lower section, The upper has been just books so far but someone put some masks in it. Very nice! The lower also has books but they have been putting in toy’s for young children too.
Hood Distribution and Tim Lorenzen helped with the building materials. Jim is the carpenter. Thank you one and all!!
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Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn Meeting
Wednesday, March 24, 6 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 860 1408 7338
Passcode: 786605
Safety Meeting
Tuesday March 23, 6pm
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 811 1411 2367
Passcode: 915749
These meetings with Officer Erin Peters will be chaired by Rosemary Bolza, Executive VP of JPNA.
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UA Students Clean us Up
Thanks U of A !
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U of A HydroCats helped out again last week. they concentrated on the water basins along Vine Avenue--Maintaining our precious water retention systems.
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U of A Mortar Board students cleaned the streets and Linear Park basins. It was a lot of "student power" and we appreciate!
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Mountain Ave is Safer for Pedestrians!!
Thanks TDOT !
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...and thanks to our neighbors who zoomed with Jesse Soto and Blake Olofson of TDOT and discussed the concerns for traffic safety in Jefferson Park. TDOT had several suggestions including signage at the Seneca, Linden, Adams and Helen crossings. These signs were promised by May...and here they are!
Jefferson Park needs to be a safe place for pedestrian and the many cyclists. The JPNA Traffic Committee continues to work with TDOT to achieve that end!
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Memberships and Donations
Thanks Neighbors!
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Memberships to JPNA and donations to Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc continue to come in. It is a tribute to the accomplishments of the neighborhood that both organizations receive such great support. If you have not donated or joined, please consider it. Donation buttons are on http://www.jeffersonpark.info/. One button is designated for membership, and a separate button is set up for tax-deductible donations.
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Health and Heritage Park gets Signs
Thanks Parks and Recreation &TDOT!
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SIX SIGNS WHICH TELL THE HISTORY OF JEFFERSON PARK - TDOT has completed the fabrication of the history signage. A total of 6 signs tell the story of the origin of the naming of Grant Road, Fremont, Campbell and the story of Annie Lester, founder of Jefferson Park.
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TWO TRAIL SIGNS - Parks and Recreation has ordered two signs for the "Health and Heritage Trail: JEFFERSON PARK". They are specially mounted on rustic stands.
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Plant Sale Preparation
Thanks Donors!
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Cuttings/clippings, pots, garden art, tools etc. Call Laurel Heather at 343-0073 or E-mail trdswmn@cox.net. Call Joan D. at 300-1980 or e-mail jdchama@msn.com for pot donations.
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Donations for the coming yard sale are varied and fun: tools, yard art, and deco pots. Former neighbor Peggy brought a pick-up truck load!!
When is the date? Not set yet, so there is time for dropping off cuttings and more pots.
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5G Neighborhood Working Group
Yard Signs for You!
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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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Donations to the 5G Neighborhood Working Group have made signs available for neighbors who wish the city to consider some responsible regulation of the placement of the 5G poles.
The multi-neighborhood group convinced the Mayor and Council to ask for collocation of 5G on other utilities and notification of nearby residences to work with them as to placement.
Discussions with Mayor and Council will no doubt continue. They ask your support.
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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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Glass Recycling
Feb 1- 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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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).
LAST MONTH STATS: January- 3 red tags, 5 loud party calls
February - 0 red tags, 0 loud part calls, 0 loud music
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New Strategy.....Taking Legal Action?
Put the 138Kv Electric Poles UNDERGROUND
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TEP continues to stand with the three overheading options, two of which bisect Jefferson Park. The Coalition believes it has a reasonable request for Undergrounding, and is considering legal action to pressure TEP.
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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Our little 300 student school has been open--have you noticed?
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Covid Vaccination Opportunities - 55+ |
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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
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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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Important Trash and Recycling Information |
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2 locations:
917 E. Seneca, and 1822 E. Lester
4/8 - 4/12, 5/20- 5/24
9/30-10/4, 12/16-12/20
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THE BLUE BIN:
Starting in February, no more glass in the Blue Bins. Tucson will begin to recycle and reuse glass within the community.
Brush and Bulky Pick up in Your Alley:
Pickup Date #2: 8/30/2021
NOTE: Roll-offs are scheduled by our JPNA for our neighbors. In 2021, City of Tucson is limiting neighborhoods to 2 (instead of 4) for each date.
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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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