diff --git a/pvcd.py b/pvcd.py
index dc430a17..5c2c5c74 100755
--- a/pvcd.py
+++ b/pvcd.py
@@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ node_list = []
 
 @zk.ChildrenWatch('/nodes')
 def updatenodes(new_node_list):
-    global node_list
     node_list = new_node_list
     active_node_list = []
     flushed_node_list = []