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ROLL-OFFS
Thursday, October 22 to
Monday, October 26, 2026
Located at 4 sites in Jefferson Park:
917 E Seneca, 850 N Tyndall
1822 E Lester, 1740 E Edison
Containers are delivered on Thursdays and picked up on Mondays. For a list of what can and cannot be discarded in the Roll-Offs: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/environmental-services/documents/cms1_016208.pdf
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IF YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES:
Please verify your voter registration to make sure it is current. (October 5th was the last day to register for the 11/3 election)
Voter Dashboard Login
IF YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES:
Make a plan for voting:
Are you receiving a ballot by mail? Mail in Ballots mailed out 10/7.
Return instructions:
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Mail to Pima County Recorder - P.O. Box 3145, Tucson AZ 85702-3145.
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Deliver in person to 240 N. Stone Avenue in Tucson.
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Drop it off at any Early Voting Site.
- Drop it off at any Pima County polling place on Election Day.
- Ballots must be returned by 7 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
ARE YOU VOTING IN PERSON?
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Voters can vote early in person at any Pima County Early Voting site before Election Day. Each election’s dates and locations vary, so check our Early Voting Sites page for updates.
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Remember to bring your photo ID! For more information on IDs, go to our Voter ID page.
(THANK YOU CHRISTINA EARLY FOR THE ABOVE INFO)
Watch this video from the League of Women Voters
discussing the Propositions on the ballot
WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT 2026 - Ballot measures in Arizona,
Pima County, and the City of Tucson.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' NON-PARTISAN EXPLANATION OF THE BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday, November 7
International School Playground
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Jefferson Park Neighbors and Friends
Family Fun Event
BALLOON BLAST
Nov 7 – International School Playground
1701 E. Seneca
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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How the BALLOON BLAST Works
1. Buy the helium balloon of your choice - $4 TO $20
2. Pop that balloon. Do not let it take off! That would be awful!
3. Find the message inside that tells your prize
4. 50 Prizes vary from $15 gift certificates to $120
Free Delicious Mexican food, beverages, but you must sign up:
If you would like to eat, please click on this link by Oct 26: https://evite.me/qG8WUUmtVS
This helps us know how much food to order. Hope to see lots of our neighbors and friends there!
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Grant Road Coalition Re-Activates
Meetings to begin Nov 30
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Join our Central Segments meeting focusing on Phase 5/6 Grant Road Expansion.
Monday, November 30th at 5:30 - Ward 3 Community Room
Grant Road Coalition “Central Segments” represents the contiguous neighborhoods of the “Central Segments”, including Campbell/Grant Neighborhood, Catalina Vista Historic Neighborhood, Jefferson Park Historic District, Mountain/First Neighborhood, and SAMOS Neighborhood, advocating for community improvements supported by local agreements and national research. Participating in partnerships to repurpose remnants, create critical green space, provide research and secure funding.
We’ll advocate for things such as Noise Walls, Linear Parks- continuation of Health and Heritage Trail, expansion of Triangle Park, and also maintaining historic designation.
Initially, we’ll meet monthly and perhaps more often as the Grant Road project progresses.”
To see the work of the coalition go to https://www.grantroadcoalition.com
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Grant Road ---- Noise Walls next to you?
They will protect you and the neighbors behind you!
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NOT ALL ELIGIBLE RESPONDED! - As part of Grant Road Widening project, the city performed noise studies resulting in potential Noise Walls in front of certain Jefferson Park homes on Grant Road between Highland and Campbell.
STARS indicate parcels along the south side (Jeff Park side) where folks have voted for the walls. Some folks did not get the message. It takes 50%+1 of each section voting yes in order to have the walls erected.
If you have questions about voting, location or style of Noise Walls, please contact Lindsey at Lindsey.Salcido@tucsonaz.gov or 520-627-1611.
| https://www.grantroad.info/pdf/Grant 56 90 with Potential Walls 2026-05-18.pdf | | ABOVE: Sample walls supplied by Department of Transportation and Mobility, DTM, for your information | | |
DEMOLITION
Makes Way for the TEP Vine Substation
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If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to:
Teresa Bravo
Sr. Government Relations Rep., Local Affairs & Tribal Liaison, TEP
Email: teresa.bravo@uns.com
Mobile: (520) 633-1112
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Demolition activities have begun and will last approximately two months. The work will comply with all applicable noise abatement and environmental requirements to minimize impacts on nearby residents and property owners.
| | | TEP - What is the bottom line? | |
Demolishing the maintenance facilities and a building the Vine Substation - Yes, they can do that legally.
Using their chosen route through our neighborhood and others - Yes, they can do that legally.
Overheading the lines through the neighborhood There is currently a suit brought by individuals against the city for allowing the overhead lines in spite of the UA Area Plan that calls for undergrounding whenever possible. What happens to this very important part of the project remains to be seen.
| BANNER PARKING GARAGE PROJECT | | |
Property of soon-to-be-demolished homes on Lester to be used as temporary parking lots during construction.
Points of contact for your questions/concerns during construction:
KITCHELL CONSTRUCTION
Construction hours expected to be 7am to 3pm and will vary as it get warmer
Superintendent: Billy Johnson, hjohnson@kitchell.com, phone: 480-695-8342
Project Manager: Elizabeth Kluth ekluth@kitchell.com, phone: 619-980-2774
General Superintendent: Chance Leslie, cleslie@kitchell.com phone: 520-306-8375
BANNER
Tiffany De Alva, Senior Project Manager, Development and Construction
520-400-9570 mobile
tiffany.dealva@bannerhealth.com
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QUESTION: How long do you expect the garage project to take? Projected length of time for each part of the project. How long for each piece - house demos, and then length of use as parking lots? We anticipate demoing the houses end of September. We will start construction of the Parking Garage end of this year. We are hoping to complete the parking garage end of 2027.
Senior Project Manager: Tiffany De Alva
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UPDATE - International School
Future of the Playground as a City Park
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City of Tucson Park reopening
We continue to wait for the decision by Parks and Recreation to reopen the school playground for the public, at least on the weekends.
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MORE CONSTRUCTION NEAR JEFFERSON PARK
AZ Inn proposes to add 25 Townhomes
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INFORMED AS THIS PLAN PROCEEDS, e-mail pdsdinquiries@tucsonaz.gov . Request to be listed as an interested party to the: Arizona Inn Proposal (Community Corridors Tool)
Blenman-Elm will hold on a meeting November 12th, 7pm, at the Ward 6 office. Anyone interested can attend and support if possible. Stay tuned for more information.
| | Update on Linear Park - 311 Call for Sahuaro | | | | Day 1- Saguaro, leaning dangerously close to power lines, reported to 311 by the Linear Park Committee. | | Day 2 - TEP comes and prunes saguaro. Not aesthetically pleasing, but safer. | | |
The neighborhood committee continues to work with Parks and Recreation to keep up with the landscaping and trimming, and the longer term project, installation of additional lighting in the park.
A bench divider has been installed on the memorial bench--discourages napping. Recently, irrigation leaks were reported and addressed. Several issues of graffiti were also reported.
| | These signs ARE a code violation! | | |
"Code Enforcement is actively working on this issue, but they have asked for our partnership and patience as they have to prioritize their caseload based on immediate health and safety risks first.
Code Enforcement did not previously have the full list of impacted addresses, so thank you for providing that list. For the locations they did have on file, I understand that they have issued notices of violation. Further, because this involves an extensive list of properties with the same owner and substantially similar violations, they have added specific language to those notices stating that any other properties found with the same violation may be issued a citation without further warning." (Ward III) So continue reporting!
https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/EGSD-Code-Enforcement-Violation-Report
| | Weigh in on Middle Housing | | The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department invites community members to select their preferred middle housing designs through the People’s Choice Survey as part of the Middle Housing Design Competition. Community members can review the submitted designs and choose their top three through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026 | | Fun Event in Nearby Neighborhood | | Lend a Hand Plant Sale Oct 30-31 | | Change in "Orange Bag" Program | | •Hard to Recycle Plastics Collection Continues: The city's hard-to-recycle plastics collection remains active. Collection continues at the Reid Park site, 850 S. Randolph Way | | HOWEVER, if you believe a crime is being committed, such as drug sales, or it's a safety issue, such as fires being set, please call 911. | | |
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/
U of A Fraternities and Sororities - and the UA regulations regarding these groups
Go to: https://greek.arizona.edu/fsp/housing
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Check out our calendar for community events being held on campus:
https://news.arizona.edu/calendar
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U of A Neighborhood Hot line to report concerns regarding U of A:
(520) 282-3649
U of A Emergency Alerts: Register for UAlert messages at UAlert Services. Add your contact information to receive text and email messages. For information regarding Office of Public Safety, including the Campus Incidents Page..
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HELICOPTERS OVER THE NEIGHBORHOOD
...about 30% Non-compliant
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FEBRUARY HELICOPTER REPORT:
101 ARRIVALS: 31 not compliant with MOU 31%
101 DEPARTURES: 21 not compliant with MOU 21%
6 resident calls
MARCH HELICOPTER REPORT
92 ARRIVALS: 20 not compliant with MOU 21%
92 DEPARTURES: 13 not compliant with MOU 14%
3 resident calls
APRIL HELICOPTER REPORT
94 ARRIVALS: 18 not compliant with MOU 19%
94 DEPARTURES:14 not compliant withj MOU 15%
11 neighbor reports, 3 verified
MAY HELICOPTER REPORT
116 ARRIVALS: 41 not compliant with MOU 35%
116 DEPARTURES: 41 not compliant with MOU 35%
34 neighborhood reports, 15 verified
JULY HELICOPTER REPORT
100 ARRIVALS 31 not compliant with MOU 31%
100 DEPARTURES30 non compliant with MOU 30%
AUGUST HELICOPTER REPORT
77 ARRIVALS: not compliant with MOU (18) 23%
77 DEPARTURES not compliant with the MOU (23) 30%
8 neighborhood reports,4 verified
If you live in Jefferson Park, there should be no helicopters bound for Banner Hospital over your house. Jefferson Park has an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that all helicopters must enter and leave south of the hospital, unless there's a special emergency or weather factors dictate a change in the flight path.
Place this number in your phone and just call that number-it is quick and easy and helps inform Banner.
Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, just give location of helicopter-no need to give your name
Report online: https://forms.office.com/r/ED7gg3Lszu
| | RE-RUNS FOR YOUR INFORMATION | | Ft Lowell Museum * 2900 N Craycroft | | |
What's Happening in Tucson this Weekend?
Go to: https://www.visittucson.org/events/this-weekend/
| | Services for Seniors - Lend A Hand or Receive One | | Lend A Hand needs more volunteers, especially to provide rides for clients to medical appointments and assist with other necessities. Even if a volunteer can only provide one ride a month, that would help! If interested, please see the website for information: https://www.lahseniorhelp.org/ | | |
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:
https://www.habitattucson.org/habistore/donate-items
(Thank you Garden District E-news)
| | ORDER A SPECIAL BRUSH 'N BULKY COLLECTION | | |
The Environmental and General Services Team wants to support residents. 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)
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311 or 911 or Homeless Protocol?
There's a Difference!
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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
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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
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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
| | Updated TPD Contacts for Jefferson Park | | |
TPD RESOURCES for JEFFERSON PARK
Westside Police Service Center, 1310 W Miracle Mile, 520-791-4467
TPD OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO JP
Community Service Officer
Layla Morelos
layla.morelos@tucsonaz.gov
Sgt. William Ornelas
Email: william.ornelas@tucsonaz.gov
For sharing photos of concerns or to report suspicious activity that is ongoing, contact: layla.morelos@tucsonaz.gov
| | Special Places in Our Neighborhood | | |
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
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RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly
BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District
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CONSTRUCTION IN JP - Permits Needed
We are a Neighborhood Preservation Zone - NPZ
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
| | REPORTING: Illegal Gatherings in JP - 911 | | |
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/
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.
| | Neighborhood Watch How-To | | Neighborhood Memberships and Donations | | |
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.
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Community Businesses - We appreciate you!
...and the families and neighbors who donated time and money!
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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.
To see all the businesses who donated gift cards and items to our Baloon Blast go to:
http://www.jeffersonpark.info/ main page
| | Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign | | Thanks to Bob Schlanger 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 | | |
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
| | Your Area Representatives CAN HELP! | | | | 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. | | |
REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A: 24/7 available (520) 282-3649.
REPORT ISSUES WITH BANNER HOSPITAL: available 24/7, (520) 694-6533.
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Get on the neighborhood listserv, send a blank email to jeffersonparktucson+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Facebook: Jefferson Park Pet lost animals, found animals etc. https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-Park-Neighborhood-Tucson-AZ-Pet-Page-695645730464933/.
Facebook: Jefferson Park: Interactive communications and neighborhood friendly posts https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595530767355038/.
| | Your City Council Offices | | |
The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also publishes an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719, 520-791-4711, email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
| | Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office | | 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!! | | Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels and Colleen Nichols invite your comments. | | 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. | | | | |
