HOLYOKE — Peter Diaz Jr. has a history of criminal convictions, but he says he’s changed for the better with God’s help and wants to give back to the community.

Ahead of Tuesday, The Republican reached out to all candidates for the opposed City Council seats to answer a short questionnaire.

Find more candidates and responses in the past week’s print editions or online at masslive.com/topic/election .

Name: Peter Diaz Jr.

Age: 57

Address: Holyoke

Profession: Former spokesman for a reentry program, and church volunteer

Position sought: City councilor, Ward 4

Question 1: What is the biggest problem in the city and how would you address it?

Balancing services involves a strategic plan or agenda. By using data to guide decisions, community input, as well as working with city st

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