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We zoomed - We conferred
JPNA also keeps you informed on-line at jeffersonpark.info and through this E-news. Welcome new subscribers!
Next virtual meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 6:00PM
Consider joining us- it makes the pictures smaller!
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Zoom for Safety Meeting this Wednesday
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This Wednesday night, September 30, 6:30-7:30. Officers will be online talking about neighborhood issues.
Here’s the Zoom info:
Topic: Central Segments Safety Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2020 06:30 PM Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting
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Mark your calendars now!
Next TEP virtual Public Open House Meeting
6:00- 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2020
link: visit the project page at tep.com/kino-to-demoss-petrie and click on livestream link
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Enough! Jefferson Park takes a stand against 138Kv poles on Vine or Park! Unfortunately other historic neighborhoods need routes that negate our better options. We continue discussions with them.
"No 138Kv poles in residential neighborhoods or our Federal Historic Districts"
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Read all the comments....
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See the 551+ comments posted to the TEP website at tep.com/kino-to-demoss-petrie . Click the "Comments" link at the right side of the page under the map icon. Jefferson Park and Sam Hughes comments abound!
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Follow the TEP discussions in past newsletters
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If you wish to see all the information provided by TEP go to:
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More Greening in Jefferson Park
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A velvet mesquite, a screw bean mesquite and two Gregg's ash trees have been planted by the Jefferson Park Green Committee in the right of way by 1047 E Waverly. Drive by and see the new additions!
With the help of a jackhammer volunteers planted the trees on the east side of the home. Shade will come soon!
Our intrepid Green Committee is committed to greening the neighborhood. Headed by Joan Hall, and with the help and advice of TDOT, trees are acquired and planted according to City protocol.
Let Joan Hall know if you have a "right of way" that you would like planted, 520-990-8054. More shade, more birds!
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Planting in the time of masks
Thanks volunteers: Joan, Joan, Kim, David, Debbie and Thomas.
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How to safely get rid of PPE!
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GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Voter Registration Cut-Off for the General Election October 5.
Check your voter registration here.
Request a ballot online here.
Request a ballot by telephone: 520-724-4330.
Last day to Request An Early Ballot Friday, October 23.
Early Ballots will be mailed October 7.
In-Person Early voting sites, begins Oct 7.
Addresses and times can be found at https://www.recorder.pima.gov/EarlyVotingSites.
In-Person Emergency Voting October 31 and November 2 only. See sites and address at: https://www.recorder.pima.gov/EarlyVotingSites.
Recommended deadline to mail back ballot Tuesday, October 27.
ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY, November 3, 2020
All polling locations open, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Locate your poling place here
All registered voters who are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. All registered voters are eligible for this election.
REV 8/11/20
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A new twist to the UA Hotline
Got a "Thank You" note!
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Early one morning I found a slew of plastic cards dumped to the curb outside my home. Including among the medical and insurance cards was a wildcat ID. I notified the
UA hotline 520-282-3649
The UAPD contacted the student. I left the cards in an envelope on my front porch...and surprise! The next morning on my porch was a lovely thank you! Had to share! (J. Daniels)
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New Red Tag Procedure at work
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Get a red tag? You will get a friendly visit..
"In partnership neighborhood assns, the COT Ward Offices 3 & 6, and Pima County District 5, and the University’s Community Relations Office is now responding directly to neighborhood homes when they receive complaints or messages of concern. A masked-up and physically distant group of community members, will join the University and other community partners when they visit these homes to share guidance about COVID-related best practices and good neighbor principles."
(J. Katsel, UofA)
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RECENT RESPONSE TO SEPTEMBER ILLEGAL GATHERING
From a neighbor: " Julie Katsel of the U of A called me last night and explained how the party at Seneca had been tackled. There is a dedicated police car ready to respond to parties. In this case, I noticed how quickly it appeared after the music volume was turned up. The officers closed the party down, put red stickers on both houses, and referred the matter to university authorities. The students who organized the party will be meeting with the Dean of Students for disciplinary action."
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NEIGHBORS - 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.
RED TAG MONTHLY REPORT
July report: No unruly gatherings
August report: 1 unruly gathering
September - 2 so far.
For information on the last 80 police incidents in our neighborhood go to:
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Lend a Hand - Your Senior Services
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60+, This is for you!
Services: Food box delivery, transportation, visits, social events, minor home repairs and yard clean up
CONTACT US
(520) 248-6882
Lend A Hand Senior Assistance
PO Box 41323
Tucson, AZ 85717-1323
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The Jefferson Park Health and Heritage Trail continues to grow. Take a drive by! (photos: D. Richmond)
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Parks and Recreation Update
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"Slow Down" yard signs - free
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Want to slow traffic down in the neighborhood? TDOT has initiated a "Slow Down - Drive Like You Live Here" yard sign pilot program in an effort to slow traffic down on neighborhood streets.
If you would like to take the pledge and get a yard sign,click here: Slow Down Pilot Program. Take the pledge on-line and a sign will be delivered to your door.
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JP Neighbors recommend service providers
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EDISON Parklet (Edison and Campbell)
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USUALLY 3rd Saturday of the month - 8:00 am - Edison and Campbell little park----. If you do pick up trash during the week, 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. If you see problems with trash at the park or its vicinity during the week, please notify Joanne and we will arrange to clean it up.
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OUT and ABOUT - COMMUNITY
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Still Time for the Census-Workers knocking on doors
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM - It's been extended until the end of October! With all that has been going on in the United States lately, you may have pushed aside the reminders to complete the required U.S. Census, but there's still time. Responses help determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and guide how nearly $700 billion in federal funding is spent in communities each year. It’s estimated up to $3,000 per person, per year is at stake for Arizona. The answers are kept anonymous and are used only to produce statistics. Starting this month, census workers will be knocking on doors of homes from which they've received no response. Census takers will wear masks and follow local public health guidelines when they visit. Follow the links below for more information.
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Lead Officer for Jefferson Park
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JP Community Resource Officer is Erin Peters - erin.peters@tucsonaz.gov Phone: 520-965-7670
Call 9-1-1. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. This includes welfare checks on persons who appear in distress. And let’s not forget the animals and small children left in vehicles-- engines not running and windows not cracked, while the temperatures rise.
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COVID-19 Reliable sources of information
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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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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 - Laurel-Heather Milden,
343-0073
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Joanne Osuna, 798-3602
Area #6 - Lisa Jones,622-1682
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Neighborhood Resources:
Recommended service Providers
TPD Lead Officer for our area: Ofc. Joclyn Avilez. Her email is Joclyn.Avilez@tucsonaz.gov
CRIME
non-emergency crime:
emergency crime: 911
See the latest crimes in Jeff Park:
See code violations in Jeff Park:
Report an issue with Banner:
Emergency 24/7 (520) 268-9575
Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital contact BUMC Security at 694-6533.
Report an issue with the U of A:
24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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COUNCIL OFFICES AND NEWSLETTERS
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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
Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
Our Pima County Contact, District 5
Amanda Monroy, Special Staff Assistant to Supervisor Betty Villegas
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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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