Websites:  jeffersonpark.info  and  grantroadcoalition.com  March 12, 2020
For previous editions of Jefferson Park newsletters  CLICK HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS JP - YOU DID IT AGAIN!
First,we had to remove the succulents below the sign location. Laurel-Heather, Joan and Colleen did emergency landscaping an hour before installers arrived.
Measure twice - - hang once! Locating the exact location of the holes for the bolts.

And this sign is HEAVY so no one wanted a half-inch error!
Lifting and getting the signs in place.
Lining up the holes and bolting the sign in. Perfect!
Even the installers, aptly moniker "Monster Signs" are proud and taking photos. Neighbors drove by with the "thumbs up"!
Artist Carly Quinn looks over her work. Already neighbors are seeing and enjoying the signs!
The project to erect entrance signs on the Campbell access road began in January 2017. Yes, really that long ago! Alan, George, Kurt and Mary jump-started the first design.

Funding was on the neighborhood, so the Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. began soliciting donations. When it was clear the cost was not going to be met for the first design, a neighbor offered to create two signs for the wall and donate 1/2 the cost. Hence today's tile design.
After much paperwork with city, TDOT, and the installer we finally have the result.
Many thanks to the 36 neighbor donors, two real estate folks, and Carly Quinn designs!
March Meetings

JPNA NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Wednesday March 25, 6:00 pm, Ward III Office
Traffic Calming in Jefferson Park
Mr. Jesse Soto and Gabriela Barillas of Tucson Department of Transportation, will be presenting future traffic plans. JP has already met with them and has formed a Traffic Advisory Committee, which is looking at the best places for speed humps, chicanes, bike signage, etc. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss traffic issues near them.
Note: JP Traffic Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30, just before the regular meeting. Current and future committee members welcome.
Contact Zach MacDonald to join the JP Traffic Advisory Committee.
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GRANT ROAD COALITION
No meeting in March - See Linear Park article below
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SAFETY COALITION MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30, Ward III, 1510 E Grant Road

Squeaky wheel gets the grease...
Jefferson Park Traffic Advisory Committee urges everyone to take the survey on movetucson.com and send the message that Jefferson Park has concerns.
Tucson Transportation Department will take data from the " Move Tucson.org " survey to decide where resources should be allocated.

If Jefferson Park doesn't speak up and become part of the count, the silence indicates that it is happy with increased traffic, potholes and unsafe bicycle/pedestrian ways.

Please fill out the on-line survey at movetucson.org . Scroll to the bottom and take the survey.

Did you know Lester is a designated bikeway but only has one small sign erected? Kinda unbelievable!
Some Bumps in the Road for the
Health and Heritage Trail
Latest update from Parks and Recreation: "... all proposals (6 requested and 4 received) unfortunately exceeded our budget and the Parks Department is re-evaluating the project. Parks staff will also be meeting with Wheat Design Group to see what can possibly be modified, revised, or changed to make this a viable project. Once I have some possible ideas/solutions I will contact you." Joe O'Neill, Parks and Recreation.
Bids for the proposed park $142,000 over budget!
Poles thru neighborhood, GIS substation at the border
Have an opinion?
Pathway of poles being considered through Jefferson Park. Campbell, Vine and Park. JPNA has taken a stand that the only paths to be considered should be underground or along industrial or commercial thoroughfares-not through the neighborhood.
Make your voice heard:
On-line:
Send comments to: KINO2DMP@tep.com
Complete on line survey at: tep.com/kino-to-demoss-petrie

and/or
Mail a letter to:
P.O. Box 711
ATTN: Kino-DMP Mail Stop RC131
Tucson AZ 85701-0711

and/or
Phone: 1-833-523-0887 and leave a voice mail message

and/or
Meetings: Attend an Open Public Hearing :
Tuesday, March 17 5:30-7:30
Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E 36th St

Wednesday, March 18: 5:30-7:30
Dunbar Pavilio n, 325 W 2nd St
(Open to all. Make your voice heard!)
Yard Tour - Plant Sale
Neighbors on Hampton invite you to their award winning yard-lots of good free information from these neighborhood experts!
Receiver of 2009 Tucson Botanical Gardens' Xeriscape Award.
Jefferson Park Fundraiser has over 300 plants to sell so far and we still have 2 months to go.
EDISON Parklet needs you once a month
3rd Saturday of the month - 8:00 am - Edison and Campbell L'il park
No RSVP needed, just show up about 8am.  BYOB-bring your own bag...or we supply. Clean up is quick - we usually take less than an hour. 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.
F.Y.I.
The City of Tucson has a homeless protocol which brings TPD out to offer people options. How to report is described at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/City_of_Tucson_Homeless_Protocol_9.20.18.pdf
If Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 520-791-4467; Neighbors can report homeless issues and the like. They will get it to the correct department.
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.
Snail-mail form comes
Between March 1-20
There are three ways to respond:
1. Secure Internet: go online and fill in questionnaire. It's safe, secure and confidential.
2. By phone: Census worker will take your information via phone.
3. By Mail: you request and fill out paper form. Return via mail.
If you don't respond...a
worker will visit in person in May.
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
Dirty bus stop
Call (520) 792-9222 to report the location. You may also email  SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.  
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
Here is our recycling list:

to read an extremely informative article on 
what can/cannot be recycled,
and it is TUCSON specific.

April 2 - Roll Offs,
May 14 - Roll-offs

August 31 - Brush and Bulky

December 11 - Roll-offs
Razor scooters call 833- LAST-MILE.
Bird Scooters call 1-866-205-2442.

Numbers are posted on the scooters!
SPECIAL THANK YOU'S !
Thanks to the business and individuals who support Jefferson Park with their donations! We appreciate you!

Thanks Zach, for donating to our Entryway Signs!
And Blackjack, thanks for the deal on our annual meeting of JPNA.
Thanks to Carly Quinn for the donation of 1/2 of cost of our gateway signs!
NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACTS
FOR YOUR AREA
Area Representatives

Area #1 - Mary Worthen 

Area #2 - Jon Heine

Area #3 - Laurel-Heather Milden


Area #5 - Joanne Osuna

Area #6 - Lisa Jones
Neighborhood Resources:
Recommended service Providers

TPD Lead Officer for our area: Sgt. Eric Evans, 420-405-2070, email:  eric.evans@tucsonaz.gov .
On Duty: Sat- Tues, 5pm -3am

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 

See historic photos of Jefferson Park:   www.jeffersonpark.info/history.html
COUNCIL OFFICES AND NEWSLETTERS
WARD III COUNCIL CONTACTS
1510 E Grant*  paul.durham@tucsonaz.gov

Ward III, See Paul's e-news at: www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3/news

WARD VI COUNCIL CONTACTS
Ward VI, Steve K's newsletter:  www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news
Paul Durham, Ward III
Get on the List Serve! To sign up for the neighborhood list serve, send a blank email to  jeffersonparktucson+subscribe@googlegroups.com  
or send a request for an invitation to  joanchall@yahoo.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/

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
Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Erin Posthumus, and Joanne Osuna invite your comments.
Thanks to the editors and co-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.