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Tucson's 31st Historic District - Homesteaded February 8, 1898
February 14, 2025
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Friends of Jeffersn Park, Inc
Your Neighborhood Non-Profit
Annual Meeting preceeding JPNA Meeting
March 26, 5:00 pm
Ward 3 Meeting Room
Election of Officers, All welcome
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Thursday, March 27th - Monday, March 31, 2025
ROLL-OFFS - coming
Located at 4 sites in Jefferson Park
917 E. Seneca,
1822 E. Lester St.,
850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
For more info, visit Roll Off Guidelines here.
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THANK YOU, U of A
Campbell Access Road Clean Up
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UofA staff and family members of staff helped clean the Campbell access road on Saturday, March 1.
Volunteers were primarily from the UofA Department of Housing and Residential Life.
And thank you, neighbor Micheal Hailey for hosting and supporting the great UofA Team.
| | No Banners in Jefferson Park | | |
BANNER GONE: Banners such as this one at Mountain and Grant:
" ...a permit would be required along with size limitations due to the residential zoning. "
The one pictured was reported and has been removed. Any others in neighborhood should be reported to 311 or Laurie.Pumphrey@tucsonaz.gov
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Get your Yard Sign - Tell TEP to underground!
The Zoning Examiner did!
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Keep the pressurer on!
Put up a sign
Contact Joan Daniels jdchama@msn.com and we will let you know where to pick up. Issues to resolve - Park Ave and Substation
...those 100'+ poles are STILL planned for Park Ave. and the substation on JP's southern border. Learn more at:
https://undergroundarizona.org/
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Good News! Zoning Examiner's Decision
"TEP- you gotta go underground!"
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The Zoning Examiner, following the February 13 hearing, ruled against TEP’s application to overhead three intersections, including the Broadway/Euclid intersection.
This is a really important step against TEP’s plan to overhead its Midtown Reliability Project with 75-135-foot industrial appearing poles and lines through the center of Tucson. TEP can, and they surely will, appeal the Zoning Examiner’s decision to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council will then hold a hearing on TEP’s appeal and make its decision. It will likely be within the next two months. We'll let you know more as information becomes available.
Your support and your actions have been instrumental in bringing about this successful result with the Zoning Examiner. Thank you.
Links to the Zoning Examiner’s decisions below:
Broadway/Euclid Oracle/Grant 36th and Kino
(excerpted from the Undergrounding Coalition update)
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Park Avenue
Adams to Ft. Lowell - March through May
| | On Monday, March 3, KE&G Construction began the work contracted by Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM). Crews began the asphalt prep work which includes lowering manhole covers and follow by tree trimming operations. Paving: In mid-March, crews will mill (remove) the old asphalt and repave with new asphalt. Restricted to one travel lane and a pilot car. If you have any questions about the project call Project Manager Nick Germanos at (757)719-1618 or Public Information Coordinator Amanda Valenzuela at (520)600-8229. | | On Monday, March 3, KE&G Construction began the work contracted by Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM). Crews began the asphalt prep work which includes lowering manhole covers and follow by tree trimming operations. Paving: In mid-March, crews will mill (remove) the old asphalt and repave with new asphalt. Restricted to one travel lane and a pilot car. If you have any questions about the project call Project Manager Nick Germanos at (757)719-1618 or Public Information Coordinator Amanda Valenzuela at (520)600-8229. | | Water Mains on Edison - Mountain to Cherry | | |
RESPONSE FROM OUR JP TRAFFIC COMMITTEE:
1. Why has the road resurfacing taken so long? They started Jefferson Park (West of Fremont and East of Warren) and then just stopped.
"The Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility realized that, since we are a historic neighborhood, the water mains should be checked before they proceeded further. This process revealed that the water main on Edison, between Mountain and Cherry, needed to be replaced before the roadwork was done."
2. “The work on Edison’s water main should start before the end of the month, March 2025. It should last until approximately mid-May 2025. The work will consist of a new water main, new service lines and meters for the residents along this stretch. We will send out notification letters usually a week prior to the shutdown of the existing water main so that the residents are aware of the work and disruption of service. The contractor will place a 24 hour reminder notice (door hanger) the day before the shutdown of service will commence. Please keep in mind, we still need to determine the shutdown area for this neighborhood. The area that will be impacted by the shutdown of service may encompass a larger area than the scoped work. This is due to the condition of the water valves in the area. If we state that we will have a night shutdown, that will normally occur 9 pm to 6am. If we state that it will be during the day, that will normally occur 10am to 3pm.”
So, we can probably expect to see the street work commence sometime in early June. (Thank you, DTM Jim DeGrood and JPNA Cindy Doklan)
| | Phase 5/6 - How or when will Grant Road be finished? | | |
See the letters sent at:
http://www.jeffersonpark.info/grant-rd-widening.html
Excerpt from Tucson Agenda concerning the RTA :
What is the fate of the Grant Road Phase 5/6 project that affects Jefferson Park, Samos, Campbell/Grant, and Catalina Vista? The entire Feb 8, 2025 Tucson Agenda was dedicated to the issue. Here's an important segment from the article:
"But there are eight other projects in Tucson that were part of the original RTA plan, but have yet to be delivered:
- Valencia Road - from I-19 to Alvernon Way
- Grant Road widening, Phase 5 and 6
- + five more
City and RTA officials dispute who is primarily responsible for these delays. And to further muddy the waters, political turnover in each of the jurisdictions means that current elected officials have a get-out-of-jail-free card by blaming unpopular decisions on their predecessors. RTA officials have floated that local governments could dig into their own pockets to fill the gap, but that is unlikely to happen."
(Tucson Agenda, Feb 8, 2025)
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May 2, 3 & 4 Plant Sale
See former plant sales at:
http://www.jeffersonpark.info/plant-sales.html
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Donate your old pots. If you have pots ready for painting (or need just a little cleaning) contact Joan at jdchama@msn.com
Calling artists. Painting and rehabbing pots to their full glory and more. Contact jdchama
@msn.com to find out the painting times.
Help with preparations: Help clean pots contact Laurel Heather at trdswmn@cox.net
Volunteer to work before the sale or help at the sale. Sign up HERE.
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Lots and lots of plants, gourd bird houses, gourd terrariums, succulent gardens, etc.
This plant sale is going to be the best ever! Mark your calendars
(and consider helping-see above)
| | | Edison/Campbell Street North Parklet Maintenance | | |
This month's clean up is on Sunday, the 16th at 8am.The day was changed due to inclement weather predicted for Saturday.Thank you all who have helped with the clean-ups. Please continue to report any homeless encampments to:
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
All garbage bags and tools are supplied and the company is great! We report the hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful Adopt-A-Park Program.
See more information at http://www.jeffersonpark.info/clean-committee.html
| | Give a Hand to Lend A Hand... | | What's Happening in Tucson this weekend? Go to: https://www.visittucson.org/events/this-weekend/ | |
DONATIONS
Ward 6 Office
Beginning to accept donations again for immigrants and those in need. Kaleidoscope Humanitarian Aid is the non-profit organization that will manage all the donations collected. They also support local organizations that serve unhoused people, veterans, immigrants who have settled in Tucson and are going through the asylum process. To find more information about Kaleidoscope Humanitarian Aid, please visit their website: https://www.khaid.org/
A list of items currently being accepted:
1. Toiletries - feminine hygiene items, shampoo, toilet paper, tissues
2. Gently used kitchen items - cutlery, plates, pots and pans, paper napkins
Donations can be dropped off at the Ward 6 Council Office, located at 3202 E. 1st Street, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 1pm.
Sister Jose
The donation schedule and drop-offs have changed. Please call or visit their website before going. Phone: 520-909-3905
https://sisterjose.org/gift/
Salvation Army
5757 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85704
Store & Donation Hours: Monday -Saturday, 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
https://www.salvationarmytucson.org/family-thrift-stores
You may also donate at the main office, 1002 N Main Ave..Call for hours and what can be dropped off at this location: 520-792-1111.
Assistance League of Tucson
1307 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Donation Hours: Mon – Fri: 10 am – 2 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
https://altucson.org/shop/
Habitat for Humanity
935 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Donation Drop-off Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-3pm
https://habitattucson.org/habistore/donations/
| | What is the city's plan for homelessness? | | | | See what the city is doing about homelessness. Click the button to see the full report published January 22, 2025 (Thank you Ward III newsletter) | | |
Notes from UArizona:
College of Science Lecture Series & Food Pantry Donations
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Free Lectures Open to the public. RSVP here.
Doors open at Centennial Hall at 6:15 p.m.
The lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour. · The lectures will be livestreamed on the UAZScience YouTube channel.
- March 27, 2025 | Daniel Apai and Chris Impey-Cosmic Conversations: Communicating with the Unknown ·
Donate to UofA Campus Pantry & Community Food Bank - March 15 & 16, 8am to 4pm. Drop food items (no glass containers or pre-opened items) at the NW corner of the Cherry Ave Garage. Needed: peanut butter, cereals, canned tuna, chicken, soups etc, packaged nuts and seeds.
UA Emergency Alerts
Register for UAlert messages through Emergency Management. You can add your contact information to receive text and email messages.
Text Message Validation – Once you register for text messages you will receive a confirmation text from 79516 with a validation code. You must enter this code on the UAlert webpage before your number is active.
Email Validation – Once you register for emails through the U of A Alert Portal, you will receive an email from UAlert <no-reply@omnilert.com> with subject Email Validation. You must select Validate in the email before your email address is active. If you don't receive the email, make sure to check your spam/junk folder. In the event of a major campus emergency, updates will also be posted on the Campus Incidents Page . If you have questions or concerns, please contact get support.
(Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations)
| | Check Your Alley for Wildcat Dumping | | |
It is a Code Violation to leave furniture and trash at the curb or in the alley. If the resident who left the items there will not dispose of it properly, you can report it. Contact Report Illegal Dumping online at Code Enforcement Violation Report or call (520) 791-5843, Monday-Friday 9:30 AM - 4 PM
OR take a photo and report to 311.
| | 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 | | RE-RUNS FOR YOUR INFORMATION | | |
JP has a place on the website where you can recommend service providers who did a good job for you and find others as well. If you have a service or business to refer, please contact Colleen cnichols17@cox.net and she will add their information to the list. Please visit http://www.jeffersonpark.info/recommended-services.html
(The list is provided for your information only. Jefferson Park does not endorse any individual or business.)
| | Helicopters Over the Neighborhood | | |
Jefferson Park MOU stipulates a "fly friendly" path. No flights over Jefferson Park. Report fly-overs. It is quick and easy. Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, or
Report online: https://forms.office.com/r/ED7gg3Lszu
MONTHLY REPORT
A medical flight is considered both an arrival and a departure of the same aircraft.
February - total flights =138 (69 arrivals,69 departures), 32 arrivals non compliant, 19 departures non compliant
Reports for 2024 at http://www.jeffersonpark.info/helicopters---banner.html
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Grocery Sharing at Tucson Food Share - 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Groceries are shared Mondays 4:30 - 6 pm, Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8 - 9:30am. https://tucsonfoodshare.org/ has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
| | ALL ABOUT YOUR GARBAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | | | | |
Roll-offs
3-27-25 - 3-31-25, 5-15-25 - 5-19-25
7-31-24 - 8-04-25, 10-23-25 -10-27-25
Located at 4 sites in Jefferson Park
917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St.,
850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
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Brush /n Bulky Dates
...pick up in your alley or at the curb
| | ORDER A SPECIAL BRUSH 'N BULKY COLLECTION | | |
The Environmental and General Services Team wants to support residents following the summer storm damage. 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)
| | How to recycle just about anything. Tucson Clean and Beautiful website gives sites and information on everything from batteries to bulbs | | |
LOTS OF WAYS TO RECYCLE AND DONATE TO CHARITIES
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:
(Thank you Garden District E-news)
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RECYCLING IN TUCSON
One page simple directions
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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
| | 311 or 911? - There's a Difference! | | |
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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What do I report to 311?: Use it to report any variety of housekeeping concerns. These include potholes, broken play equipment in your pocket park, if your trash pick-up didn’t happen as scheduled, water bill questions, damaged bus stops, parks and streets, debris, illegal dumping, litter, overgrown vegetation and trees, and any other city function that is not an emergency.
There’s also a 311 portal on the City of Tucson website. Use this link to find that: Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links
| | Special Places in Our Neighborhood | | |
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
| | When will your street be paved? | | Hit the blue button to access the paving image and an explanation regarding the timing, etc. | | | Services for Seniors-Lend A Hand or Receive One | | Updated TPD Contacts for Jefferson Park | | |
CONSTRUCTION IN JP
A Neighborhood Preservation Zone - NPZ
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Jefferson Park has a committee that works with Tucson Planning and Development to assure that work is appropriately permitted and changes stay within the scope of Jefferson Park's Neighborhood Preservation Zone.
E-mail the address and your questions to jpnalanduse@gmail.com
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/
STATS: 2024 Jan-0 loud party, 0 red tags; February - 0 loud party, 0 red tags; March -1 loud party, 0 red tags; April-3 loud party, 0 red tags; May- 2 loud party, 1 red tag; June- 0 loud party, 0 red tags; July - 0 loud party, 0 red tags:
August - No data; September: No Data
October - Loud party: 1 Red Tag: 0
November - Loud party: 5 Red Tag: 1
December- Loud Party: 1, Red Tag: 0
January - Loud Party: 1, Red Tag: 0
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 | | |
Community businesses - We appreciate you!
Support the businesses who support Jefferson Park
| | 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. Cost of one business card sized image = $120/year | | Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign | | Thanks to North America Powder Coating 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 | | THANK YOU STARBUCKS at Campbell/Grant for donating to our events! Yummm! | | |
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 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 | | Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Joanne Osuna, 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. | | | | |
