ADRIAN — The Adrian school district’s millage proposal, which would have funded a new community recreation center at Adrian High School as well as renovations to the school’s performing arts center, was defeated in the May 5 special election.

The total was 2,011 votes for the proposal, and 2,322 against.

Citizens for Community Wellness & Recreation, the committee advocating for the proposal, posted the following statement on Facebook: “Thank you to everyone who worked to collaborate with the community to develop this proposal and vision. Your countless hours and hard work are appreciated. Our kids, citizens and community are fortunate to have such great people working and advocating for them. We will continue to think big, take on challenges and do the hard work that our kids deserve and maintain our relentless focus on providing unmatched opportunities for our students to be leaders in academics, the arts and athletics.”

The proposal was to borrow $27.5 million, to be repaid using an 0.65-mill levy.