AUGUST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS |
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JPNA Neighborhood Meeting
August 25, Wednesday, 6pm Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 837 1339 3056 Passcode: 367764
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Countdown! One month + 13 days
Last chance to advocate for Undergrounding
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One month and 13 days until the fate of the 138kV lines through our neighborhood is determined. Here's the countdown and how everyone can help!
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HIRE AN ATTORNEY - DONE! An experienced attorney has been retained. The Underground Coalition researched city ordinances which state utilities must be undergrounded on gateway routes (Campbell is one).
- MAKE A DONATION, ANY AMOUNT, TO THE LEGAL FUND
Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 42931
Tucson, AZ 85733-2931 (On the Memo line, write TEP)
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INFORM THE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL: Neighbors have done a great job letting TEP know how they feel--TEP changed nothing! The City Council also needs to understand that overhead lines are not a good vision for Tucson and to show support the undergrounding proposal. After all, they passed the ordinance for undergrounding.
LET THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL KNOW NOW !
USPS Mail:
Mayor Regina Romero
Members of Tucson City Council
Attn: City Clerk’s Office
PO Box 27210 Tucson, AZ 85726-721
or Email: cityclerk@tucsonaz.gov Be sure to include Mayor and Council in the body of your message so it is distributed to the mayor and all council members.
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AUGUST 10- TEP will file a permit application with the ACC to allow them to build the overhead line. Here's the last chance to make a difference. When the "docket number" is released on August 11, we shall publish a special edition and post the contact addresses on our website. Public input is critical, and we must let the "Line Siting Committee" know.
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SEPTEMBER 13 - An ACC "Line Siting Committee" hearing will be held in Tucson to decide to approve the application, deny it, or approve the application with conditions. The public will have the opportunity to attend, either virtually or in person.
The goal of all of these efforts will be to persuade our elected officials and the regulatory agencies that an above-ground, high voltage transmission through our city core and residential areas is wrong for Tucson’s future. It is certainly a financial burden for our neighborhood, but especially for the residences along or near the Lester/Banner basin and Park Avenue who will suffer the greatest loss of property values.
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TEP-11th Hour Bait and Switch |
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Suddenly, as of late yesterday afternoon, after hours and hours of Zoom meetings and community input, TEP decides to throw an old option back into the mix. That option is #5- (avoiding Campbell Avenue Tucson's Gateway, protected by City ordinances) and through midtown neighborhoods, now down Vine Avenue through Jefferson Park. And they invite you to comment.
This TEP postcard will be coming your way. "Residents and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the virtual open house public meeting on:
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, 6-7 p.m.
To join via Zoom,
visit tep.com/kino-to-demoss-petrie for the meeting link and passcode. To
listen via telephone, call 1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 and use webinar
ID 980 6864 8166 and passcode 82212565".
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How to Erect an Entrance Sign |
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First, go through the permitting with the city - thanks Jesse. Then, get the tools ready |
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Finally, a handsome entrance sign on the west side of the neighborhood at Edison and Hampton. Thanks to all who installed - Zach, Louie, Ricardo, Ben and Colleen.
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Thanks to Mark's ACE Hardware |
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A dozen pots ready for painting have been donated by Mark's Ace Hardware at Campbell Avenue Square. We appreciate the support of our local business!
The pots will appear again at the next Jefferson Park Plant Sale painted by your neighborhood "pot painters".
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Grant Road Phases 5/6 Plans are here
Two more blocks to preserve!!!
1200 and 1300 Edison will be exposed to Grant
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LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Tucson Primary Election for City Council -
Wards 3, 5 and 6
Jefferson Park is part of Ward 3
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The City of Tucson Primary Election on August 3 is fast approaching!
Wednesday, July 28th was the last day to have mailed back your ballot to ensure it arrives in time to be counted. All ballots must be in hand in the City Clerk’s office by 7 pm on Tuesday, August 3rd to be tallied.
Below is a list of locations you can drop off your ‘voted’ vote-by-mail ballot, bring your vote-by-mail ballot, cast the ballot in person and drop it in the ballot box, or receive and vote a vote-by-mail replacement ballot.
If you need help or have any questions please call the City Clerk’s Office at (520) 791-3221.
(Thank you Ward 3 for the Info)
Primary Candidates for Ward 3:
Write-In candidate, Republican
General Election Write-in Candidate:
The General Election will be on November 2. However, the General Election is city-wide and all registered voters in Tucson will have the chance to vote in all of the three races.
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The Hampton/Grant Basin doing its job (M.Schlanger, Thank you for photo)
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...but OUCH, the Goatheads! |
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Hi all!
It's time for my annual PSA about GoAtHeAdS. You might see a lush green mat covering yards around the neighborhood. But look more closely, and you'll see that this lovely green plant is a noxious weed covered in multi-pronged barbs that stick in shoes, dog's feet, and bicycle tires. Track them into your house and you'll find out why it's called puncture vine!
Please take a few minutes and check your property and those nearby to see if you have goatheads. If we all do our part, we can get rid of this weed in the neighborhood! (E. Posthumus)
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Construction near Highland and Helen |
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Construction to the south of Jefferson Park- if you notice an increase in parking and traffic in the neighborhood, over-sized construction trucks, other disruptions, or have questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Dryden, PDC @ mdryden@email.arizona.ed.
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins |
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August, Week of: 8/30/21
Most pick-up in alleys. More info:
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The remainder of the 2021 Schedule:
9/30-10/4, 12/16-12/20
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Two locations:
917 E. Seneca
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1822 E. Lester
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Roll-off Information and Reminders:
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Red Tags, Complaints, etc. |
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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: April -1 red tag. May- 0 red tag, June 0 red tags or calls.
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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Rd
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Many thanks to the JP neighbors who include trash pick up with their dog walks along the Campbell Ave Access Road!!!
3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, in the parklet at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue some gather to perform our "Adopt a Park" work. The work also extends south and north on the roadway. Garbage bags and tools supplied. "Many hands make light work". If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at your time of choice, 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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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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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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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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JP Lead Officer: Ofc. Joclyn Avilez.
Phone: 520-307-1252.
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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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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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 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones,622-1682
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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 Supervisors Office |
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Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 5, Adelita Grijalva
• Elvira Din, Staff Assistant, 760-234-8567, email:elvira.suarezdin@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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