Her major accomplishment as mayor was to streamline city government for businesses , including setting up a " one-stop " shop for permits . She helped set aside in the city as part of a comprehensive Multiple Species Conservation Plan . She also increased police funding and patrols , created neighborhood service centers , and helped create the city 's first winter shelter for the homeless . During her administration , she was instrumental in San Diego 's successful bid to host the 1996 Republican National Convention at the San Diego Convention Center . This helped soothe the pain of losing the 1972 Republican National Convention , which was scheduled for San Diego but moved under scandal
1972 Republican National Convention
1972 Republican National Convention
Susan Golding