PATTERSON — St. Mary Economic Development Director Frank Fink came to the city council Tuesday, looking for help in creating a one-stop shop for manufacturers who want a tax break for moving or expanding in St. Mary. Instead, Fink was stopped at his first stop, at least for now. With a 2-2 tie broken by Mayor Rodney Grogan, the council turned down a resolution that would have given the parish president the power to exempt new or expanding industries from all or a major portion of local property taxes for up to eight years. Fink said attractive potential employers that qualify for the ...