Chaz Stevens
Timothy "Chaz" Stevens (born August 31, 1964) is an American political activist, artist, software developer, and entrepreneur from Florida. He is active in local politics in Broward County, and has gained national notoriety for his colorful statewide and national advocacy for the separation of church and state.
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Stevens in 2015. Cap reads "Pole. erect yours" | |
| Born | Timothy Stevens August 31, 1964 Newton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Florida Tech |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, activist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | Festivus poles |
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| Awards | New Times Broward-Palm Beach:
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His local political activity has led to charges being filed against, and the decrease in popularity of, several local politicians, including two mayors and a former mayor of his hometown, Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was appointed twice to the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority board by one of the mayors he criticized. His activism for the removal of religion from government has included placing Festivus poles in multiple Florida cities and six U.S. state capitols to contrast with holiday season religious displays on government property, and requests to deliver Satanic invocations when government meetings allow prayer or other religious invocations. In many cases this has led to the government agencies removing the targeted religious activities. His activism is always satirical, sometimes artistic, and often obscene or profane.
He is also the CEO of ESADoggy or ESAD International, which provides ESA letters, certifying emotional support animals.