A proposal that would have allowed Filer establishments to sell liquor by the drink failed in the Tuesday election.

There were 185 voting against and 150 voting in favor of the measure. If passed, the proposal would have allowed bars to sell alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine, which are the only drinks that bars can serve in Filer.

The proposal to sell liquor by the drink was placed on the ballot after Deborah Corbett, co-owner of the Moon Bar in Filer, submitted a petition with 185 signatures in favor of the proposal.

Corbett had said the change would have generated more revenue for the city and made it safer because residents would be less inclined to drive to Twin Falls or Buhl for drinks.