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By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostTwo candidates for Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner offer different visions for economic development.Republican Scott Nelson says the county cannot promise one new company or one new job."And if someone promises you that then I would walk away, because you can't promise it," Nelson says during a recent candidate forum sponsored by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. "But what we can promise is to look at every proposal and most proposals come through the Chamber. They have an arm. They're the kind of advertising role. But to look at those proposals and see if they're viable for the county."Democrat Andrew Gibson suggests support of the arts and culture will promote economic growth."The other thing that I think you would bring up is the fact that we would have to strengthen our school districts," Gibson tells the forum held at Stoney Creek Hotel and broadcast on KFEQ. "We have to look at the fact that

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