NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS - Zoom With Us |
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Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn
Wednesday March 23, 6:00pm
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To ask to be placed on the agenda: e-mail Laurel- Heather at trdswmn@cox.net
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Stop by Saturday March 26 and enjoy the morning as Trees for Tucson and volunteers, possibly you, help to plant trees in the Health and Heritage Linear Trail on the block west of Santa Rita. Come, walk the Trail, read the history signs and review the plans for Grant Road Phases 5/6. Mark your calendar! |
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Volunteers Needed April 22,23,24 |
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Chairperson: Laurel-Heather trdswmn@cox.net. Contact her with questions, if you have pots to donate, or are willing to help with the sale.
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First, a special thank you to the Area Representatives who will be walking the neighborhood and passing out the annual neighborhood door hangers. Others are helping distribute to Area 6 where we do not yet have a representative. And the little envelope attached? The neighborhood association hopes you will consider sending in the $15 dues. Your dues pay for this e-news, the website, and several other projects.
Jefferson Park has partnered with the U of A and TPD to add a second doorhanger warning neighbors of the high incidence of car theft and burglary in the university area, particularity Jefferson Park.
Sorry folks, we are first in the city in that unfortunate statistic. Our student population is the highest target. While thieves are hitting the kids for their computers and tech items, why not go next door and see what the homeowner has?
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Crime puts Jefferson Park in the spotlight |
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Thank you Rosemary Bolza, our intrepid Vice President, for doing the interview with KGUN TV.
Our dubious notoriety for being the worst hit neighborhood in Tucson for Burglary, Robbery, and Grand Theft Auto brought the TV to our door asking for someone to speak with KGUN 9 about our problem.
We hope the flyers (shown below) and the increasing number of home security cameras can help stem this tide.
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TPD reports the crimes are largely connected to student vacation times, and students are the main, but not the only target. TPD reports that security cameras can help. If there is a burglary, the officer will ask if any neighbor caught anyone on camera. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH can also help, see https://www.tucsonaz.gov/police/neighborhood-watch
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Our First Monument Sign on Grant Road |
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Location, and Sample of Jason Butler work |
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The JPNA Board voted in February to select Jason Butler for the design and fabrication of the 14'-16' monument sign at 1st and Grant.
Your JPNA dues and donations will make this possible.
Thanks to our neighbor Zach and city engineer Jesse Soto (former JP neighbor) for getting permits etc.
Watch that corner!
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Louie worked on funding the Historic Nomination for Jefferson Park. His home was a 2011 Home Tour participant and Louie was always ready to do a Fundraiser Dinner (below). |
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Louie helped Zach with the Traffic Circle sign install. (above).
One of three historic,1945, photos donated by Louie, of the view from his home on Hampton, this one looking north to the Catalinas (below).
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Long time resident, Louie Werthmuller worked hard for his neighborhood. He served on the non-profit board, Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc and did fundraising for the nomination of the Historic District. He became an Area Six Representative.
The Friends received permission from Parks and Recreation to place a bench in his honor and the JPNA Board approved it as a project.
The bench will be placed in the park between Hampton and Park.
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Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc is a 501c3. Your donation will receive a receipt for your records.To donate to the cost of the bench you may use the Pay Pal button button below,
or mail your donation to Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc, P O Box 41243, Tucson, AZ 85717.
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Thanks to the Librarian on the Move |
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The BookBike is back! Jefferson Park's two Little Free Libraries will be getting a much needed delivery of books. Karen Greene, Librarian on the Move, will be making monthly donations to our Little Free libraries.
We look forward to some new titles. Many thanks Tucson Public Library!
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CITY OF TUCSON TO ASK VOTERS TO EXTEND HALF-CENT SALES TAX
On Wednesday, Feb 23, the mayor and council voted to approve the truth in taxation language which will officially place Proposition 411 on the May 17th ballot.
This will be a vote-by-mail election. Ballots will be mailed out on April 20th. There will be ballot drop-off sites scattered throughout the city in each ward. Locations will be posted on the City Clerk website – go to www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks and click on ‘elections’ for that information.
Prop 411 is the extension of the current ½ cent sales tax that’s now going to road repair and public safety capital needs. The extended version will be for 10 years, it will allocate 80% of the funds to residential road repair and 20% to public safety roadway amenities such as lighting, HAWK lights, sidewalks and those sorts of things. The goal is to make our roadways safe for all modes of travel.
(from Ward VI newsletter)
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In a recent meeting between JPNA and Ward III, neighbors asked about the promised street repaving between Park and Mountain from Chauncey Lane to Grant Road.
The answer is...it has funding but no one seems sure about when it will happen. Rumor has it perhaps May. Depends on availability of contractors, availability of materials, etc
Meanwhile folks, here's a new idea lifted from the newsletter of the Garden District. Something like, if all you have is lemons....make lemonade! Street Golf while we wait.
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Don't forget!!
The only way to get our roads repaired and fixed is for TDOT to hear from YOU! (520) 791-3154
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Note the bold items!!! These caught several of us--$150 fine.
Sec. 20-277. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places.
Except for public buses, which may stop in a no-parking zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone, or authorized commercial vehicles or government-plated trucks as defined in section 20-249 in freight curb loading zones, or disabled or handicapped vehicles in disabled zones, or passengers or their effects in passenger curb loading zones, it is unlawful to stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with law or directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places:
(1) On a sidewalk area.
(2) In front of a public or private driveway.
(3) On a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.
(4) Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at the departing side of an intersection whether marked or unmarked.
(5) In red zones.
(6) Where "no-parking" signs are specifically posted.
(7) Within five (5) feet of a driveway.
(8) Within ten (10) feet of an alleyway.
(Ord. No. 9196, § 1, 1-25-99
Sec. 20-278. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in additional specified places.
Except for public buses, which may stop in a no-parking zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone, it is unlawful to stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with law or directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
(1) Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant placed on public or private property.
(2) Within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station.
(3) Within or adjacent to a construction zone, behind or within a barricaded area as permitted by the traffic engineer per Tucson Code 25-20 et seq.
(4) Within an intersection.
(5) Within thirty (30) feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway.
(6) Within thirty (30) feet of the approaching side of an intersection either marked or unmarked.
(7) Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad track, except while a motor vehicle with motive power attached is loading or unloading railroad cars.
(8) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the end or curb of a street.
(9) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel.
(10) On a controlled-access highway except for emergency reasons or except in areas specifically designated for parking, such as rest areas.
(11) When any vehicle is left unattended upon a street or alley and is parked in violation of the law or otherwise constitutes a definite hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic.
(12) Within a center left turn lane.
(13) When any vehicle stops, stands or parks on a laned street or roadway and obstructs or stops traffic behind the vehicle.
(14) At a bus stop.
(Ord. No. 9196, § 1, 1-25-99; Ord. No. 9434, § 7, 8-7-00)
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Traffic Alerts all around..... |
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TRAFFIC ALERT: PROPOSITION 101 'TUCSON DELIVERS BETTER STREETS' REPAVING PROJECTS - Roadway repaving projects are scheduled to begin this month as part of the voter-approved Proposition 101 "Tucson Delivers Better Streets" program.
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Fort Lowell Road - Country Club Road to Alvernon Way (Wednesday, February 9) During this work, Fort Lowell Road will maintain one travel lane in each direction. This project is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of March
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Glenn Street – Alvernon Way to Swan Road (Thursday, February 10) Glenn will close to one travel lane, and a pilot vehicle will escort vehicles through the work zone. This project is also scheduled to be completed by the beginning of March.
- Wilmot Road - Grant Road to Pima Street (Tuesday, February 15)
- Grant Road - Venice Place to Beverly Avenue (Wednesday, February 16)
- Grant Road - Craycroft Road to Wilmot Road (Wednesday, February 16)
Tucson Delivers Better Streets is a $100 million improvement program made possible by Tucson voters who approved a half-cent sales tax increase in May 2017. Read the news release
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TEP - 138kV Poles
Negotiations with City - Public Meeting in March
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As you know, for the past few months, TEP has been in negotiations with the City of Tucson regarding the Kino to DeMoss-Petrie Transmission Line Project.
TEP plans to present their ideas to a public audience at a meeting in March. Stay tuned for the dates and process; we will keep you updated.
Thank you for your continuing interest and support. We've made a lot of progress since the Coalition joined forces, and it is critical that we continue to work together and insist upon undergrounding the lines.
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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 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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BRUSH AND BULKY - a wonderful thing
My alley is lovely and my yard is even nicer--Thank you Environmental Svcs!
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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/
Contact Ward III regarding wildcat dumping. You must report the address. Pictures if possible. (520) 791-4711 or email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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
February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party
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SAFETY TIPS - TPD Brochures
TPD Incident Reports for JP
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Police Incidences in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
TPD brochures to help you prevent crime: Senior Safety Tips, Lock it or Lose It, and Preventing Burglaries.
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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. We shall be painting them for our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Thanks for helping make this fundraiser a success!
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2022 Roll-offs
Coming soon!
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Did you miss Brush and Bulky?
Roll-offs are coming! March 17-21. What can you put in the containers?
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2022 Roll-offs
Roll-offs: March - Thu., 3/17 - Mon., 3/21
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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Tucson's Mayor and Council voted recently to extend free transit fares through the end of the fiscal year. That means Sun Tran buses and the Sun Link streetcar will be free to ride through June 30, 2022. Riders can board through the rear door, and the federal mask mandate is still in effect for the transit industry. For more information, follow the link below.
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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: 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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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
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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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