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Springfield alderman cited for violating city’s mask mandate Ward 1 Ald. Chuck Redpath was cited last week for violating the city’s mask mandate. The citation stems from the Springfield City Council’s Dec. 1 meeting, where Redpath took off his mask for prolonged periods of time while seated at his designated spot around the horseshoe. Per an emergency order signed by Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder last month, masks must be worn in all spaces that welcome the public, which includes council chambers. Police Chief Kenny Winslow pulled Redpath aside during the meeting to ask him to put on his mask or be cited. Redpath said he had a medical condition that exempted him from the mandate. He subsequently disclosed in media interviews that he has minor asthma. ....