altogether deukmejian's governorship was a departure from that of his predecessor, jerry brown. he vowed not to raise taxes, later saying that he was "business friendly". in addition, he presented himself as a law and order candidate, proposing new efforts to fight crime. he faced a democrat-dominated california state legislature during his two terms as governor. he was the sole republican statewide officeholder until thomas w. hayes was appointed california state treasurer, following the death of treasurer jesse unruh.