diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index e13a82a0d..ab6853098 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@ else:
 
 app.config.from_object(config)
 
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
 Principal(app, use_sessions=True)
 
 login_manager = LoginManager()