Tucson's 31st Historic District
P.O. Box 41243, Tucson AZ 85717 * April 16, 2022
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GRANT ROAD SAFETY REPORT- Meeting |
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Tucson Department of Transportation and Psomas
to answer questions about the Grant Road Safety Study
Monday April 18, 5:30 pm
This is primarily an in-person meeting at the Ward III office,1510 E. Grant Rd., or you may attend by Zoom with your questions. Join on your computer https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248687797
Read the report before coming to the meeting as it designed as a "Question and Answer" session. To read a copy of the Road Safety Report go to:
http://www.grantroadcoalition.com/20223-safety-study.html
Ward III has lifted the mask mandate, but we suggest, if you wish, to wear your mask.
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Further, the Grant Road Coalition and neighbors have asked DTM to investigate Mountain Avenue Safety concerns. They've requested that DTM consider speed bumps north and south of the intersection, lower the speed limit form 30 to 25, and design protected bike lanes. |
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Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn - Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday April 27, 6:00pm
What's a hybrid? - You may attend in person at the Ward III office or you may attend via Zoom. For the Zoom link go to: http://www.jeffersonpark.info
Ward III has lifted the mask mandate, but we suggest, if you wish, wear your mask. NOTE: If restrictions return we will notify you here.
To ask to be placed on the agenda: e-mail Laurel-Heather at trdswmn@cox.net
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BANNER HELICOPTER MEETING - April 28 4pm |
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Thursday, April 28, 4pm - 5:30pm
Banner hospital has a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) with Jefferson Park and the City of Tucson. That MOU requires helicopters to use the "Fly Friendly Zone", i.e. come in and leave SOUTH of the hospital. Exceptions to this path often occur in hazardous weather or due to a critical patient onboard. The MOU requires monthly helicopter reports and an annual meeting. During Covid, Banner has had trouble complying. We want to explore how we can move forward with the MOU. If you live near Banner you will most likely be interested in this meeting. Please join us.
IN PERSON - The meeting will commence at 4:00PM and end at 5:30PM. It will be held in the Duval Auditorium located at Banner University Medical Center. For those attending in person, please park at the front of the hospital, check in at Tower 1 and proceed to the Duval Auditorium, Tower 4, Floor 2. All in-person attendees are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
VIRTUAL - Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Join with a video conferencing device
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Volunteers Still Needed - April 22,23,24 |
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WOW! Lots of plants waiting for you and there are more coming! This event supports neighborhood projects, the website, and the E-news. Willing to help? Please contact chairperson, Laurel-Heather: trdswmn@cox.net.
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Werthmuller Memorial Bench |
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A memorial bench will be installed at the western end of the Linear Park thanks to the generosity of many individual donors, the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn., and Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. It is an appropriate tribute to a man who worked tirelessly for our community. |
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New Resource Number for Homeless |
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Effective May 1, If you find a homeless person who needs help/shelter, you may call the City Resource number 520-791-2540
Do not use this number to ask to have camps removed.
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Neighbors,
Update as of this week regarding the Jefferson Park paving project:
A contractor has been selected, and is under contract. However, asphalt will not be available until the end of June; construction is expected to begin early to mid-July.
The Public Information Office will send out notices 10 days prior to the activity. Until a firm date is finalized, this is the latest information that Department of Transportation and Mobility, DTM, has for us.
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Remember!! The only way to get our roads repaired and fixed is for TDOT to hear from YOU! (520) 791-3154
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This past week, TEP held a public meeting to update the community about the Transmission Line project. The public was overwhelmingly opposed to the installation of 100-foot, 138-kilovolt poles along the Gateway route, Campbell, or in, or adjacent to, residential areas, such as Jefferson Park. The Tucson Planning Commission will hold a second virtual public meeting on May 11 to discuss the phrasing of the TEP-requested exceptions to the undergrounding ordinances. This is going to be a long and drawn-out process. Please remain
vigilant and continue to provide feedback.
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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Road
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Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are sent 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.
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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
Would you like to recommend someone 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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Your Area Representatives at your service! |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking 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 Jeanne Calhoun
Area #4 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #6 - Open
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Cracked lids on blue or green barrels? |
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REQUEST A FREE REPLACEMENT TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN: Does not matter if it was stolen or is damaged- you can quickly and easily request a new trash or recycling can from Environmental Services at no charge. Either use the Recycling Coach app or call ES Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or contact ES online.
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs, couches, furniture etc.
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"Illegal dumping" includes leaving items at the curb, and it is a code violation. Furniture, trash, and yard waste left at the curb can be reported to Code Enforcement. Of course, you might want to try first, to politely ask the person to dispose of it or arrange to have it picked up. However, if you need to report illegal dumping, you can do so by calling 791-5843 or online at http://www.tucsonaz.gov/csd/violation/
Contact Ward III regarding wildcat dumping. You must report the address. Pictures if possible. (520) 791-4711 or email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
If it is a CASA BONITA property, 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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SAFETY TIPS - Illegal Gatherings in JP |
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
1) Loud party calls should go to 911..
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REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
MONTHLY STATS: June- 0, July-0, August-1
September 1-Red Tag, 6 loud party calls - OOPS!
October 1-red tag, 4 loud party calls
November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party calls
December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls
January: 0-red tags, 1- loud party calls
February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls
March: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls
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SAFETY TIPS - TPD Brochures
TPD Incident Reports for JP
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Police Incidences in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
TPD brochures to help you prevent crime: Senior Safety Tips, Lock it or Lose It, and Preventing Burglaries.
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ReRuns....worth posting again |
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Community businesses - We appreciate you! |
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs are now installed 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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2022 Roll-offs and Brush and Bulky |
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2022 Roll-offs
Rest of the year:
May - Thu., 5/19 - Mon., 5/23
July - Thu., 7/28 - Mon., 8/1
October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24
4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St., 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
2022 Brush & Bulky: Week of 8/29/2022
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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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Tucson's Mayor and Council voted recently to extend free transit fares through the end of the fiscal year. That means Sun Tran buses and the Sun Link streetcar will be free to ride through June 30, 2022. Riders can board through the rear door, and the federal mask mandate is still in effect for the transit industry. For more information, follow the link below.
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. No choppers should fly 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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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: Sergeant Mitch Vipond
Phone: (520) 837-7241
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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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HOMELESS? 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
Effective May 1, If you find a homeless person who needs help, you may call the City Resource number 520-791-2540
Do not use this number to ask to have camps removed.
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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
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
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
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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