Town of Windham v. Freedom of Information Commission

Article first, § 2, of the Connecticut constitution provides in part that “ [a]ll political *293power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit . . . .” By refusing to consider the question that we certified, the majority of this court commits a silent act of violence against this portion of our constitution.

In an effort to hold our government accountable to the inherent authority of the people, the legislature enacted the Freedom of Information Act (act), General Statutes § 1-200 et seq. (formerly § 1-lSa).1 “The…