Meadows is a former state representative and mayor of East Lansing, who says his history working with the student community is strong.
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows and Tuscaloosa, Alabama Mayor Walter Maddox have made a friendly wager on the Cotton Bowl football game between MSU and Alabama.
The two mayors have agreed that if the Spartans win, Mayor Maddox will fly a Spartan flag over Tuscaloosa City Hall for one day and wear green and white to the following city council meeting.
Mayor Maddox will also donate $50 to the East Lansing Educational Foundation – the charity of Mayor Meadows’ choice.
If the Crimson Tide wins, Mayor Meadows will fly a Crimson Tide flag over East Lansing City Hall for one day and wear crimson and white to the following East Lansing City Council meeting.
Mayor Meadows will also donate $50 to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative – the charity that Mayor Maddox has chosen.
“We at the City of East Lansing are so proud that the Spartans have made it to the Cotton Bowl and wanted to celebrate the team’s success this season with this fun, friendly wager,” Meadows said. “Win or lose, I know that both of our cities are excited and proud of our teams and will be cheering loud tomorrow night as they step on to the field at AT&T Stadium.”
Maddox said he believes both cities have already won.
“Tuscaloosa and East Lansing are alike in their love for their respective teams," Maddox said. “The people of our cities are lifted when our teams do well. In a sense, both cities have already won.”
The Crimson Tide and Spartans kick off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31.
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