diff --git a/api/chalicelib/core/db_request_handler.py b/api/chalicelib/core/db_request_handler.py
index 111c39ad4..f7e27e239 100644
--- a/api/chalicelib/core/db_request_handler.py
+++ b/api/chalicelib/core/db_request_handler.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import logging
-from chalicelib.utils import helper, pg_client
+
+from chalicelib.utils import pg_client
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
 class DatabaseRequestHandler: