AUGUST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS |
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JPNA Neighborhood Meeting
September 22, 6:00 pm
Meeting ID: 892 3645 2915
Passcode: 999180
Safety Coalition Meeting
Sep 28, 2021 0600 PM - Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 821 2925 2721
Passcode: 632987
City sponsored Neighborhood Newsletter in your mailbox soon!
Once a year the City of Tucson sponsors a neighborhood-wide paper version of the newsletter. It arrives in your mailbox. i.e. "snail mail". Thank you, COT!
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September 1, Mayor and Council, in Executive Session, unanimously decided to intervene as a party on the issue and to inform TEP they do not agree with either 5A or 1B, as presented, unless ordinances are followed. The plans for these routes are incompatible with 101, 407, 409, and city general plans. All call for undergrounding utilities. Additionally, Steve Kozachik commented that the estimated cost to preserve the aesthetic integrity of Tucson, by undergrounding, would be 20 cents/month per ratepayer. This will make September 13 very interesting. Get your comments in!
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Banner Hospital has become party to the TEP issue. They want the lines in or out of Banner on the Ring Road to be undergrounded.
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ATTEND THE VIRTUAL LINE SITING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETING - SEPT 13, 5:30 PM
Tell them ON ZOOM what you think about overhead lines through Jefferson Park
The link for the meeting will be posted to JP website when it is released
Meanwhile send in your comments online!
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LET THE LINE SITING COMMITTEE KNOW YOUR CONCERNS NOW:
For complete directions and info from the issues/ opinions in the sample letter go to:
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LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE MAP - Only one route for overhead lines does not bisect the neighborhood - Route 1D. However, it could take part of the Banner basin and other property along the north side of the Ring Road, our southern border!
WITH UNDERGROUNDING, no poles bisect Jefferson Park. What are the chances? Getting better and better--get your opinions in.
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Would you do this for Pancakes?? |
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Check out the gateway signs off Campbell! Three separate times neighbors have battled the weeds along the Campbell access road. The regular Saturday "Adopt a Park" crew really cleaned the Edison parklet and twice folks have cleaned up at the monument signs. |
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After the Saturday 8/28 clean-up, they had pancakes and were done by 9am!. Thanks Laurel-Heather and Joanne for organizing! And thank you neighbors!!!! (Photos by L-H Milden)
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Traffic Circle at Linden and Cherry fixed! |
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Thanks to nearby neighbors who alerted Department of Transportation and got the circle back up and running. And thanks to DTM who promptly fixed it! (Photos by E. Burrola)
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Health and Heritage Linear Park - Update |
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We have been in contact with Parks and Recreation, and the latest information is that the contractor will install the irrigation and drill 23 holes for our 23 new trees. The work is expected to begin sometime between September and November.
We will be receiving 23 trees from Trees for Tucson and will be planning a tree planting party with help from our neighbors. Stay tuned for further info.
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Tucson Storms-Tree or limb down? |
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How to remedy a storm damaged tree.
Prune wind-damaged branches that are ripped, split, or broken should be dealt with before the next storm arrives to exacerbate the break or introduce decay into the wound. Here are some great resources for tree first aid from the Arbor Day Foundation:
https://www.arborday.org/media/stormrecovery/4_treefirstaid.cfm#:~:text=Remove%20any%20broken%20branches%20still%20attached%20to%20the%20tree.&text=If%20done%20properly%2C%20it%20will,main%20limb%20by%20an%20arborist.
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A 5G pole should not emit any sound. This past week, the new 5G pole on Justin and Sycamore and the pole on North and Fair Oaks were each making a whirring, buzzing noise audible to passersby and the residents on their front porches. The equipment should not be making any sound.
If you can hear the equipment on the pole, then please take a photo of the sign on the side of the pole. It has the location and carrier information on it. Then email or call the Ward III office and report it.
(thank you Garden District E-news and Ward III office)
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Noisy Pole? Call or E-mail Ward III
(520) 791-4711
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City Exerting more Control of 5G with New Manual |
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FROM STEVE KOZACHIK'S WARD VI NEWSLETTER: "After at least 5 meetings between utility representatives and DTM staff, both in large groups and smaller one-off meetings, we finally have the utility policy manual in place. It went live on Friday. Here’s a link to the manual. You’ll find it listed at the very top of this site.
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Catalytic Converter Theft - How to protect yourself |
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The Tucson Police Department says 102 catalytic converters were reported stolen citywide from January to mid-June, and in just the last two months that number has nearly doubled with 98 reported stolen. The catalytic converter is connected to your exhaust and helps cut back on emissions. Thieves are cutting them out for the metal.
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According to state law, a scrap metal dealer purchasing catalytic converters could face a Class 1 misdemeanor. But clearly the crooks are finding a market somewhere.
While the Prius is a popular vehicle for CC theft due to the high amount of rhodium, palladium and platinum in its unit, trucks are prime targets because their higher elevation makes it easier for thieves to slip under.
The street value is not nearly worth what you will have to pay to get it repaired and that cost could range from $300 to $1200 depending on the vehicle and what they did to get the converter off.
TPD says if you are worried about your car, try to park in a well-lit and well-traveled area. You can also have your VIN number etched into the part and/or get it welded to make it harder to steal. See this site for how to protect your car - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/5-ways-to-foil-catalytic-converter-thieves
(liberally copied from North Dodge and Garden District neighborhood newsletters)
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Student Bikers Alert
Highland bike path closed until 9/2022
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Task Force-Keep the alleys clean |
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New JP Task Force Committee is being formed: The JP Board appointed three people to the "Keep JP's alleys clean" Task force: Tom Tobin, Ricardo Pereyda, and Joan Hall.
These folks will be meeting with WARD 3, the UofA and other private and city entities to find ways to mitigate the dumping that is happening, not only in Jefferson Park but also in surrounding neighborhoods. We'll keep you posted about the results from that meeting.
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Free Water Conservation Kit |
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and they will be sent to you free.
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Grant Road Phases 5/6 Plans are here at 30% |
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LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Blocks 1200 and 1300 remnant parcels
Will we get Greenspace?
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Goatheads are 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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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins |
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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, 520-323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine, 520-321-4343
Area #3 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 520-390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones, 520-622-1682
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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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