Suggestions from voters: Power tools, bicycles

Only a few days into the campaign, and I've been fielding calls, emails, and Facebook messages from Davis voters. Their suggestions:

Voter 1: Put forth an ordinance that gardeners can't use power tools before 10 am

Sounds like a good idea to me. Maybe "No gasoline or electric-powered tools shall be operated before 10am on the grounds of any multi-family housing unit." It's something to look into.

Voter 2: The Owner of Davis Ace Hardware blocked future bicycle criteriums in downtown Davis, she claims it limits parking and causes her to lose business. Davis has Platinum Bicycle status & the US Bicycling Hall of Fame; her attitude is a travesty! Boycott Davis Ace and write her a letter to that effect as well. The Criteriums bring money into Downtown and draw in tourist dollars as well. Support the Crits!

They're a Davis institution, held downtown in the spring and summer. These races bring people into Davis from all over California. They're a blast, and reflect really well on our community.

http://daviswiki.org/Davis_Criterium_Classic

Not good. Davis is a bicycle-friendly town -- that's part of its draw. The Criterium Classic has been a Davis tradition since 1976. I'll look into this, too.