Chris Dudley

There are no records of Chris Dudley facing criminal indictments, charges, convictions, or formal investigations for bribery, fraud, or official corruption. Public reports of controversies include the following: In 1985, Dudley was arrested during an incident at a bar. In 2010, he faced scrutiny regarding his tax residency in the 1990s, when he claimed to live in Washington state to avoid Oregon income taxes while continuing to maintain a residence in Portland. Additionally, in 2010, he faced criticism for claiming a $350,000 tax deduction after donating a home he owned to a fire department for training exercises that resulted in the house being burned down. In 2011, Dudley was sued by a Lake Oswego homeowner regarding a $3.75 million loan, with the plaintiff alleging Dudley attempted to improperly collect an additional $1 million in fees. During his 2010 gubernatorial campaign, opponents also questioned his use of his nonprofit foundation in campaign advertisements. No ethics violations or findings of misconduct were reported regarding these matters.