diff --git a/cinder/coordination.py b/cinder/coordination.py
index 8023de94956..3e4b97babf2 100644
--- a/cinder/coordination.py
+++ b/cinder/coordination.py
@@ -78,9 +78,6 @@ class Coordinator(object):
         self._ev = None
         self._dead = None
 
-    def is_active(self):
-        return self.coordinator is not None
-
     def start(self):
         """Connect to coordination backend and start heartbeat."""
         if not self.started: