Chaz Stevens

Chaz Stevens
Stevens in 2015. Cap reads "Pole. erect yours"
Born	Timothy Stevens (1964-08-31) August 31, 1964 (age 59) Newton, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma mater	Florida Tech
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, activist
Years active	2004–present
Notable work	Festivus poles
Title	CEO of ESADoggy Archbishop of Mount Jab Church
Awards	New Times Broward-Palm Beach: Best Gadfly 2010[1] Best Publicity Stunt 2014[2] Eight Best Activists in Broward County 2016[3]

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.

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.