South suburban politician Tiffany Henyard threw a party over the weekend that included a heavy serving of damage control.

“Let me make sure I’m crystal clear about this: I ain’t never took a goddam thing in my life,” Henyard told Facebook viewers during a livestream from the outdoor gathering.

The event was promoted as the “Friends of Tiffany A. Henyard Picnic,” which immediately set off alarm bells among her opponents, who noted that “Friends of Tiffany A. Henyard” is also the name of the embattled politician’s campaign fund.

Trustees in Dolton – where Henyard is the mayor – and in Thornton Township – where she’s the supervisor – tried to block efforts to have public money pay for the gathering. However, WGN Investigates noted food boxes from the township were given away to attendees and the event was held at a Dolton skating rink Henyard built; but a rink that critics say is rarely used.