Honulik v. Town of Greenwich

I agree with much of Justice Katz’ thorough dissenting opinion. I write separately, however, to highlight those portions of that opinion with which I am in agreement and to add certain key points that ultimately lead me to conclude that General Statutes § 51-198 (c)1 is unconstitutional. In my view, *692§ 51-198 (c), although well intentioned, fails constitutional scrutiny because it purports to grant judicial powers2 to persons who are explicitly prohibited by our constitution from exercising them.

Article fifth, § 6, of the Connecticut constitution, as amended by article eight, § 2, of the…