Mayor John Whitmire’s latest move has city officials buzzing, as he stepped in to halt an unsanctioned meeting about a contentious affordable housing program. The altercation erupted when District F Council Member Tiffany Thomas attempted to call a committee meeting without mayoral authorization. According to a Houston Chronicle report, Mayor Whitmire intervened Monday evening to squash the scheduled Tuesday discussion, emphasizing that this was not the right way to conduct city business.