Tucson's 31st Historic District - Homesteaded February 8, 1898

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JPNA March Meeting

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 6:00 PM 

​Ward III meeting room or

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 825 1997 0804 Passcode: 819005

Left: Mark your calendar for March 23rd -Lil Free Library celebration!

SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING - March 27, 5:00 pm at the Ward III meeting room. CSO officer Kirsten Hinthorn will report on criminal stats in Jefferson Park and clarify reporting for the homeless, among other topics. If you have a concern, you are invited to attend or email rbolza@me.com so it can be shared.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - If you are interested in attending, contact Cindy Doklan at cindy.doklan@gmail.com Next meetings are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept.19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19. This hard working committee has submitted a grant for traffic mitigation at Seneca and Santa Rita. They have also requested a traffic study from the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) to advise and evaluate future traffic mitigations in the neighborhood. To review the current JP traffic mitigation map, created by Cindy and Zach, see: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/traffic-issues.html



ROLL-OFFS: Your neighborhood association contacts the city each year and sets dates for the roll-offs. The next roll-offs are scheduled for Thursday through Monday: 3/21/24-3/25/24

Located at 4 sites in Jefferson Park:

917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St., 850 N. Tyndall, and 1740 E. Edison

ABOVE: Little Free Library today welcomes you

BELOW: First Little Free Library and a little history

We will share a little history, sell our Jefferson Park history book for $10, and give away free history bookmarks while they last.

2018 First Little Free Library Celebration. Case donated by Nancy and refurbished by Bob. A bench was soon added by Joanne and many folks found a place to read under the Palo Verde tree.

2023 The Palo Verde had to come down

2024 The Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc and JPNA funded the new set of libraries you see today.

WHAT'S COMING TO JP? Side Panels for Campbell Monument Signs

Completing the Campbell Signage The original sign was designed with two additional panels for each sign. JPNA has now funded the added pieces, so be sure to watch for the upcoming installation!

Design and fabrication by JPNA neighbor and artist, Carly Quinn.

WHAT'S COMING TO JP: Monument Sign at Park Ave and Grant Rd

Existing sign at Grant and First

Made possible from a gift from Prime Leaf, volunteers, and JPNA fundraisers. As the Grant Road project returns to Phase 5/6, three other signs are planned.

Preparing for new sign at Park and Grant

In the rain, Wednesday, Feb. 29th

Thanks to a gift in memory of Minnette Burges and JPNA fundraisers, Jefferson Park will install a second monument sign at Park and Grant. The coming sign will be similar to the existing one, with two exceptions. The sign will be taller, and the cut-out letters will be backed with silver. Above right: Department of Transportation Jesse Soto and fabricator Jason Butler of Metalwerks, LLC measure out the location of the new sign.

• UARIZONA MUSEUM DAY

Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

1031 N Olive, CLICK HERE for map and directions

UAMA is excited to participate in the University of Arizona's first-ever Museum Day! Enjoy free admission, snacks and fun activities while checking out the museum's latest exhibitions, then explore some of the other great participating museums nearby. CLICK HERE for more information. Family activity - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Art Sprouts, an art-making program for kids ages 2-5 and their families (register here to join!)

• U of A Alerts, the University’s emergency alert system, sign up at at https://cirt.arizona.edu/sign-ualert.

• STUDENTS DISTURBING THE PEACE
• If at any point your peace is disturbed, report neighborhood loud party/unruly gathering complaints to 911. You may also call the UA Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649. A team from the University’s community relations office and TPD’s Red Tag Unit are available to visit problematic properties to educate students about the City’s Unruly Gathering Ordinance and the UA’s consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations

TO DONATE: If you have pots or potting soil that you no longer need, please drop them off at 1641 E. Waverly St. The best place to leave your donations is on Warren by the blue recycle bin. We also can use broken clay pots, so don’t toss them out, bring them on over.

GARDEN MATERIALS: Clay or ceramic pots, potting soil, tools, gloves, hoses, interesting containers like metal watering cans, shovels, rakes, anything that we can put a plant in, etc. Last year we had two red wagons full of succulents for sale. 

PLANT CUTTINGS: Now is the time for cuttings to get well rooted before the sale. We can take the cuttings, or you could donate the parent plant, and we will do it.

DONATIONS FOR POTTING SOIL: Another option is to donate $ towards the plant sale soil.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Laurel Heather Milden at trdswmn@cox.net

To read the Halfway Proposal which the coalition proposes and rationale, click on the blue button. Yes, we are still advocating for the substation to be moved.

To see the current route segment proposals, click the blue button and go to the TEP Midtown Reliability Project website.

Left-Current TEP proposal

MAKE YOUR OPINION KNOWN!

E-mail midtownreliability@tep.com

Call 1-833-523-0887-leave voice mail

Mail a letter to:

TEP Midtown Reliabiltiy, P.O. Box 711 Mail Stop CB200,

Tucson, AZ 85701-0711

Public Open House - Thursday, March 28 -Doubletree Hotel—Reid Park

445 S. Alvernon Way - Tucson, AZ 85711

6 p.m. — Open house begins 7 p.m. — Presentation begins

Pima County teams up with United Way

for free tax assistance

If you have a family income of less than $79,000, you might be eligible for help preparing your state and federal taxes this year. Starting Feb. 5, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free tax-preparation assistance to individuals and families who meet the income qualifications. 

This year, VITA is offering three different tax-preparation options for taxpayers to choose from:

• You can do a traditional “one and done” meeting with a tax preparer, which usually takes about an hour. 
• You can bring your paperwork and review it with a tax preparer. Then, a volunteer will prepare your tax returns. Once you’ve signed them via email, VITA will electronically file them for free. The initial review takes about 30 minutes, and the results are ready within 2-3 weeks. 
• You can take a DIY class to learn how to prepare your own tax returns. Six classes are available and space is limited; visit www.unitedwaytucson.org/vita to register.  



Appointments are available and have priority. Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis. You must bring a picture ID, a Social Security card for each family member, proof of income, your account and routing numbers (for direct deposit of your refund), and—if you received the Arizona Families Tax Rebate—Form 1099-MISC from the Arizona Department of Revenue.

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WASHED ASHORE * ART TO SAVE THE SEA

Sculptures Made from Ocean Trash

at

Tucson Botanical Gardens

MORE INFO AND TICKET INFORMATION

Blenman/Elm Pollinator Garden at Treat and Seneca.

The tour will take place on Sunday, April 14th from 11:30am until 4:30pm. The check-in on that day takes place at 1650 N. Bentley – the Blenman Elm school parking lot. A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to the school. The remainder will help fund neighborhood projects – like the Seneca garden. For more information about the tour, please reach out to the BE folks at: blenman.elm@gmail.com.

PRESIDIO MUSEUM WALKING TOURS

We now have FOUR walking tours that include ADULT BEVERAGES!  

Click here to learn more and register!

Pre-registration is required for all tours. Please click on the appropriate dates below to register. 

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Hit the blue button to access the paving image and an explanation regarding the timing, etc.

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident in the City of Tucson,

Make a Plan

Build a Kit

Sign up for Pima County "My Alerts" to receive emergency notifications

Information about preparedness from Ready.gov

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!   

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new

DO THEY HAVE A PERMIT? Have you seen any building or construction in the neighborhood that doesn't have a permit, or remodeling you have questions about? Jefferson Park has a committee that works with Tucson Planning and Development to assure that changes stay within the scope of Jefferson Park's Neighborhood Preservation Zone.

E-mail the address and your questions to jpnalanduse@gmail.com

NEED A PERMIT? PDSD launched a Permit Dashboard in November 2023. The interactive dashboard provides insight into the permitting process. Users can gain an understanding of review times, allowing staff and customers to pinpoint areas of improvement or excellence. Since the launch, PDSD has consistently met target review times more than 90% of the time.

NOTE: TWO OPTIONS FOR GLASS RECYCLING If you can't get to a glass recycling site (purple bins) go ahead and use the Blue Barrel. Either way the glass will be recycled.

Ward III is accepting furniture, cooking supplies, etc.—anything that might help someone set up a house. Drop items off at the Ward III office, 1510 E Grant (corner of Grant and Vine). Is the item too big? Give Ward III a call for pickup at (520) 791-4711; they will come, pick it up, and take it to the Wildcat House, where it will help folks who are just getting into housing.

Ward III also has "Slow Down" signs - FOR FREE!

On the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m., at the east end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, neighbors do a quick cleanup of the parklet. It's easy with neighbors helping. Just show up; all garbage bags and tools are supplied. You are always welcome to go when it suits your schedule. If you do pick up trash during another time, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net , and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. (JP Contact- Joanne Osuna cricket16@cox.net )

911 remains your contact for any police related concerns :

• Suspicious activity/persons
• Any thefts
• Any shots fired
• Car theft/damage
• Domestic violence
• Medical assistance
• Fire

Or you can call the police non-emergency reporting number 791-5059

What do I report to 311?: Use it to report any variety of housekeeping concerns. These include potholes, broken play equipment in your pocket park, if your trash pick-up didn’t happen as scheduled, water bill questions, damaged bus stops, parks and streets, debris, illegal dumping, litter, overgrown vegetation and trees, and any other city function that is not an emergency.

There’s also a 311 portal on the City of Tucson website. Use this link to find that: Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links 

CSO Kirsten Hinthorne is also ready to help 520-400-1404. Reporting incidents and suspicious activity will be documented.

Also Officer B. Bradway, 520.837.7200/cell 520.539.9520

GRAFFITI

• Report by Phone: (520) 792-CITY (2489).
• Graffiti on bus stops report to Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222.

Give information: Address/cross streets of the graffiti. Graffiti removed only within City limits.

For graffiti, potholes,etc:

SeeClickFix Online

View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video

Homeless encampment?

Use the on-line tool

or call City of Tucson 520-791-2540

REPORT OVERFLIGHTS BY PHONE:

BUMC Security: 520-694-6533



January 2024 Flight Data:

# medical flights in January = 137

Reports from neighbors = 13 (5 appeared to be outside the Fly-Friendly zone)

Of the 137 flights, 46 arrivals were outside the Fly-Friendly Zone (33%)

32 departures were outside the fly friendly zone.(23%)

Banner schedules periodic meetings with the neighbors to discuss helicopter activity:

Tue 7/9/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thu 

BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455

Join on your computer or mobile app  

Click here to join the meeting 

Meeting ID: 222 446 698 766 Passcode: svibfW

Tue 11/12/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455 

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device  

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 293 633 864 047  Passcode: Lr5CMY

HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS

REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.

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.

3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/

STATS: 2023 December-1 loud party 0 red tags; 2024 Jan-0 loud party, 0 red tags

When to call get red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE

“Neighborhood Watch—A Leader’s Guide To Getting Started” 

• Block Map 
• Neighborhood Watch Sign Application 
• Home Security Booklet 
• “Operation Identification” Information 

Or Call Water Dept, 520-791-5443 to make an appointment.

For technical assistance in the selection of a compatible thermostat option, please call (855) 393-9717. To find all the information CLICK HERE

HELPING OUR SENIORS - LEND A HAND

Need help or want to volunteer?

CONTACT US (520) 248-6882  coordinator@lahseniorhelp.org

or go to https://www.lahseniorhelp.org/volunteer to volunteer.

Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323.

Gloo Factory,

Open Road Traders, Sabaku,

Avery Gagne, Tierra Antigua Realty

Mark's Ace Hardware,

Dolce Vita Italian, BlackJack Pizza,

Tim Flanigan,

Seneca Drive Band, Old Pueblo Trolley-Transit Museum, and Trader Joes

Avery Gagne

TIERRA ANTIQUA REALTY

(207)-402-8673



THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!

Many thanks to The Prime Leaf

Thanks to North America Powder Coating for the stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture.

Carly Quinn - tile work at Campbell Entrances

Jefferson Park is proud to support local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. We have 12-15 editions annually that reach over 350 local residents.

See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet!

Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email.

Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to http://www.jeffersonpark.info/recommended-services.html

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 Cricket.

Another newsletter chock full of information!

WARD VI, 520-791-4601

Steve Kozachik's newsletter:

 www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news

District Five Contact Info: Adelita Grijalva

• Email: district5@pima.gov, Phone:724-8126
• Website: www.pima.gov/district5 or https://www.adelitasgrijalva.com/

Chief of Staff: Keith Bagwell, Keith.Bagwell@pima.gov, (520) 724-8723

Board of Supervisors Meetings:

www.facebook.com/pimacountyarizona/ Live meeting broadcast: http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

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

jdchama@msn.com

cnichols17@cox.net

cricket16@cox.net