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November Meeting
Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 pm
Meeting ID: 818 6814 5061
Passcode: 587837
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December Meeting
WARD III Meeting Room
(If there are no changes in Covid restrictions)
In person, but please mask up
Wednesday, December 8, 6 pm
General Meeting
Featuring Holiday Cookies and
Amendments to the By-laws
The by-laws are published with their proposed changes, in red, 30 days prior to the General meeting called for that purpose. All members may vote at that meeting and must be present to vote.
By-Laws for your review: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/jpna-by-laws.html
Who are members? "The Membership of the Association includes all natural persons who are 18 years or older and who either reside in or own real property within the Neighborhood."
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Your Neighborhood Needs You! |
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January elections are coming up
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Halloween Recycle notes.... |
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Hope everyone had a great Halloween Trick or Treat.
If you walked Jefferson Park neighborhood we hope you saw this one in the 1000 block of Waverly.
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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
Have someone who you would like to recommend 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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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Rd
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Keeping it clean and keeping the bushes trimmed back is important!
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, in the parklet at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are put 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.
November 20, 8am- special pruning and cleaning!
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HOMELESS IN THE PARK? 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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Lend a Hand to Lend a Hand |
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Lend a Hand has asked that Jefferson Park donate:
2022 CALENDARS-Before November 14
Drop off on the porch-933 E Seneca. These will accompany lunches delivered to clients on Thanksgiving.
DOZEN COOKIES - Before Dec 18 Bring to the Dec 8th JPNA meeting, or call (622 1682) or email Lisa at jljonesk@aol.com to arrange for her to pick them up. Or, cookies may be dropped off at 1447 E. Seneca, LAH volunteers will be packing the cookies in cookie tins to be delivered to clients along with Christmas lunches.
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Linear Trail, Hampton to Santa Rita, Updates |
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(Photos: Thanks to Dorothy R. and Bob S.) |
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Boulders- Seems there have been car tire tracks in the Linear Park. The solution is to protect the park by surrounding it with boulders. Great, more sit-up-ons! Thank you Paul Lopez Park Supervisor!
HISTORY SIGNS - Parks and Rec met with JP reps Nov 2. to mark the locations for the six history signs. After blue staking, the concrete bases will be set and the signs will appear. Thank you Parks & Rec guys Arnold Vizcaino and Andres Quijada!
GRAFFITI - Please report graffiti to See It Click It Fixt It, or to Paul Lopez at paul.lopez@tucsonaz.gov . Here Joe O'Neil, Parks Planning and Development, points out graffiti on a concrete bench..
WORKSHOP FOR VOLUNTEERS - Coming soon: Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) will do a workshop for neighbor volunteers to identify weeds, etc. Let your JP contact (below) know if you wish to attend.
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Next Arrival: 12/16-12/20
Four locations:
917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester
1850 N. Tyndall, 1740 E. Edison
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs furniture etc.
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Contact Ward III, Matt Kopec, regarding wildcat dumping. You must report the address. Pictures if possible. (520) 791-4711 Matt.Kopec@tucsonaz.gov
If it is a CASA BONITA property, they have a program for tenants which includes education, periodic dumpsters, and a roving truck to pick up discards. 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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Helicopters - Report any over-the-neighborhood flights |
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The "Fly Friendly Zone" is an approach from the south to the Banner pad. Please call the security at Banner when you experience an overhead flight. Don't worry about identifying the chopper-security will know if it lands on their tower.
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
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We have a good head start on our Spring plant sale pots. We are looking for donations of clay pots or ceramic pots in good condition (some chips okay, but no cracks). If you can contribute call Contact Laurel-Heather Milden- 520-343-0073, trdswmn@cox.net
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Consider helping out your Area Rep |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate an assistant. If you live in an area and would be willing to assist the area rep - distribute doorhangers, be another contact for your area, allow your contact info to be published, or take 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 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 520-390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones, 520-622-1682
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A Holidaze Bizaare-Corner Hampton and Martin
sponsored by neighbors- Nov 13
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10 am to 4:00 pm
Looking for neighborhood artists who wish to participate
Facebook - ZOEZUE10
or Call
KRISTIN - 505-977-4331
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Grant Road Project Phases 5/6 - We're working on it!
A Six Neighborhood Coalition begins Discussions with DTM
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The Grant Road Coalition of neighborhoods have raised concerns about the safety of cars, bikes and pedestrians on and near the Mountain Avenue intersection with Grant Road. DTM has contracted with a company in Phoenix, Burges and Niple, to conduct an RSA - Road Safety Audit. In November we will be presented with the results of that study.
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TEP DELAYS LINE SITING HEARING- until February
City of Tucson, Banner Hospital, Neighbors demand Undergrounding
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NEWS ALERT - TEP has filed an intent to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision and request a Board of Adjustment hearing. TEP maintains that "undergrounding restrictions applicable to a Gateway Corridor Zone does not apply to TEP’s Project." More info soon!
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WITH UNDERGROUNDING, no poles bisect Jefferson Park. What are the chances? Getting better and better--get your opinions in.
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LET THE LINE SITING COMMITTEE KNOW YOUR CONCERNS NOW:
For complete directions and info from the issues/ opinions in the sample letter go to:
LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE MAP - Only one route for overhead lines does not bisect the neighborhood - Route 1D. However, it could take part of the Banner basin and other property along the north side of the Ring Road, our southern border!
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Red Tags--uptick in September |
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
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.
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REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
MONTHLY STATS: June-0 , July-0, August-1,
September 0-Red Tag 1, Loud Parties 6 OOOPS!
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Police Reports - Month of October |
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Oct 2 - Nov 11: as reported on Neighborhood Support website
Larceny 3, Burglary/Robberies 6, Assaults /threats 2
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Local business Donors - We appreciate you! |
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs will soon be standing 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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ReRuns....worth posting again |
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City Exerting More Control of 5G with New Manual |
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Noisy Pole? Call or E-mail Ward III
(520) 791-4711
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FROM STEVE KOZACHIK'S WARD VI NEWSLETTER: "After at least 5 meetings between utility representatives and DTM staff, both in large groups and smaller one-off meetings, we finally have the utility policy manual in place. It went live on Friday. Here’s a link to the manual. You’ll find it listed at the very top of this site.
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Free Water Conservation Kit |
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and they will be sent to you free.
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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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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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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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The City of Tucson has a homeless protocol which brings TPD out to offer people options. 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
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719 email: karin.uhlich@tucsonaz.gov
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
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
• Facebook: Supervisor Adelita S. Grijalva
• Instagram: @adelitasgrijalva
• Twitter: @SupGrijalva
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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