JPNA COMMITTEES - AdHoc, Liaisons, and Standing Committees
These folks work on special issues and report to the neighborhood at regular meetings. They are good resources is you have a specific issue.
These folks work on special issues and report to the neighborhood at regular meetings. They are good resources is you have a specific issue.
2023 AD HOC COMMITTEES * INDICATES CHAIRPERSONS
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Safety Committee: This group arranges for scheduled interface with TPD concerning safety issues for the neighborhood and invites surrounding neighborhoods to participate. Dates for upcoming meetings can be found on website home page and in the Neighborhood E-news.
Members: *Rosemary Bolza rbolza@me.com |
Land Use: This committee meets regularly to review building plans in Jefferson Park. Since Jefferson Park is a Neighborhood Preservation Zone (NPZ), building requirements are regulated. Any changes to the land use in the neighborhood is reviewed. Additionally, this group educates neighbors and the community about the Historic District status.
Members: Trish Gehlen, J. Hall, J. Osuna, C. Nichols, B. Schlanger
Land Use Committee head? e-mail
Members: Trish Gehlen, J. Hall, J. Osuna, C. Nichols, B. Schlanger
Land Use Committee head? e-mail
Green Committee: This committee promotes and monitors green infrastructure in the neighborhood. Committee head Michael Hailey is passionate about native plants, pollinators, rainwater harvesting, composting, and all-around sustainable living. He works for Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Tucson Million Tree initiative, a program that is working to shade and cool Tucson's future, especially in Tucson's hottest neighborhoods.
Members: Michael Hailey* mphailey@gmail.com, J. Hall, E. Posthumus |
Clean Committee: This committee has the responsibility of the parklet at Edison and Campbell access road. Committee head Joanne alerts everyone the to the third Saturday clean up and folks come out to tidy up the parklet at Edison and Campbell Ave access road. Everyone is invited -many hands make short work!
Members: *J. Osuna,cricket17@cox.net J Daniels, J Calhoun, R Bolza City Scheduling: Brush and Bulky, Roll-Offs Colleen Nichols cnichols17@cox.net |
Little Free Library:
These folks monitor the little free library at Vine and Lester. Mary Worthen worthenmm.6@gmail.com Jeanne Calhoun canyonraven7@gmail.com |
Red Tag Committee: partners with TPD and The UofA to monitor unruly gathering. Information letters are mailed to all residences who were reported to TPD (911) relating to loud parties and/or resulting in red tags.
Members: *C. Nichols cnichols17@cox.net, J. Daniels |
Banner Hospital Committee: This committee works with Banner Hospital to make sure the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is adhered to. Included in the MOU are issues of the medical helicopter flight path, the basin, and the agreement to redistrict the JP boundaries when they have finished acquiring the residences along the south side of Lester.
Members: *J.Daniels jdchama@msn.com, R. Bolza, K. McQuown, J. Osuna, Selena Barlow, Abigail Bird, J. Calhoune, Silvia Raices |
Traffic Committee: This committee works with DTM (Department of Transportation) and neighbors to identify and fix any traffic issues within JP borders. Additionally, they address Traffic Circles and work with DTM (Department of Transportation and Mobility) to identify traffic calming in the neighborhood. Committee head, Cindy, worked previously with West University on their traffic committee before moving to Jefferson Park in 2022.
Members: Cindy Doklan * cindy.doklan@gmail.com, J. Hall, Rosemary Bolza, Alison Meadows, Stuart Lorch, Zac Lacey |
Grant Road Coalition:
This group of JP residents work in concert with 5 adjacent neighborhoods who are affected by the Phase 5/6 Grant Road Improvement. They work closely with DTM (Department of Transportation and Mobility) overseeing the 30% to 60% plans for the roadway. This group advocates for use of the remnants as greenspace. and the safety of the intersections.
Current Co-Chair for Jefferson Park *J. Daniels jdchama@msn.com
This group of JP residents work in concert with 5 adjacent neighborhoods who are affected by the Phase 5/6 Grant Road Improvement. They work closely with DTM (Department of Transportation and Mobility) overseeing the 30% to 60% plans for the roadway. This group advocates for use of the remnants as greenspace. and the safety of the intersections.
JP Members C. Nichols, J. Osuna, B. Schlanger,
Linear Park Committee - subgroup of Grant Road Coalition
This group works with Parks and Recreation to maintain the Linear Park on Grant Road between Hampton and Santa Rita. It advocates for green space to continue east on Grant.
This group of JP residents work in concert with 5 adjacent neighborhoods who are affected by the Phase 5/6 Grant Road Improvement. They work closely with DTM (Department of Transportation and Mobility) overseeing the 30% to 60% plans for the roadway. This group advocates for use of the remnants as greenspace. and the safety of the intersections.
Current Co-Chair for Jefferson Park *J. Daniels jdchama@msn.com
This group of JP residents work in concert with 5 adjacent neighborhoods who are affected by the Phase 5/6 Grant Road Improvement. They work closely with DTM (Department of Transportation and Mobility) overseeing the 30% to 60% plans for the roadway. This group advocates for use of the remnants as greenspace. and the safety of the intersections.
JP Members C. Nichols, J. Osuna, B. Schlanger,
Linear Park Committee - subgroup of Grant Road Coalition
This group works with Parks and Recreation to maintain the Linear Park on Grant Road between Hampton and Santa Rita. It advocates for green space to continue east on Grant.
2023 Work groups - liaison positions
Campus Community Relations Liaison:
These folks attend the monthly CCRC zoom meetings. They report to the CCRC the issues in Jefferson Park and hear the updates from Banner, UofA and other surrounding neighborhoods . Highlights are reported to the JPNA board. Current Liaisons:*J. Lisa Jones, jljonesk@aol.com Rosemary Bolza, Joan Daniels |
International School Liaison:
The International School of Tucson is located within our neighborhood and reserves one space on their board for a representative from Jefferson Park. The rep facilitates communication between school and neighborhood and supports the IST events. Current Liaison: C. Nichols cnichols17@cox.net |
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TEP Liaison: Two representatives from Jefferson Park serve on the TEP's Community Working Group (CWG). These representatives have teamed with other neighborhoods and are demanding that TEP underground the proposed 138Kv lines on City scenic routes in in all neighborhoods.
Current Liaison: C. Nichols* cnichols17@cox.net, J. Daniels |
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2023 - standing committees * Indicates chairpersons
Laurel Heather Milden
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE: TASKS Article IV, 1. a. The Nominating Committee shall recruit candidates to run for office at the Annual Meeting, and shall identify candidates for appointments under Article III, sections 3 and 4. When a vacancy occurs during the year, the Nominating Committee will present the Board with a list of interested candidates for the position.
Current Members: *Laurel Heather Milden, J. Janson, C Nichols, J Osuna, J. Daniels |
Joan Daniels, jdchama@msn.com
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: TASKS Article IV, 1b. The Public Relations Committee will work with the President to communicate effectively about the Neighborhood.
Current Members:
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PROGRAM COMMITTEE: TASKS ARTICLE 4, 1)d. The Programs Committee will develop programs for the Quarterly General Membership Meetings, as well as other neighborhood functions. This committee is responsible for Quarterly refreshments - i.e. an ice cream social in the summer, Christmas Cookies for the annual meetings.etc
Additionally this committee over sees neighborhood public functions to adhere to city regs when appropriate.
Current Members: Laurel Heather Milden* trdswmn@cox.net Judy Jansen
Scheduling JPNA meetings with Ward III (January - December) Colleen Nichols
Additionally this committee over sees neighborhood public functions to adhere to city regs when appropriate.
Current Members: Laurel Heather Milden* trdswmn@cox.net Judy Jansen
Scheduling JPNA meetings with Ward III (January - December) Colleen Nichols