diff --git a/services/city-service/routes_city.py b/services/city-service/routes_city.py
index f77c2e04..c7f8d241 100644
--- a/services/city-service/routes_city.py
+++ b/services/city-service/routes_city.py
@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ import uuid
 from PIL import Image
 import shutil
 
+# Setup logging first
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
 # MinIO assets client
 try:
     from lib.assets_client import upload_asset as minio_upload_asset
@@ -78,8 +82,6 @@ from matrix_client import (
 )
 from dagi_router_client import get_dagi_router_client, DagiRouterClient
 
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
 # JWT validation (simplified for MVP)
 AUTH_SERVICE_URL = os.getenv("AUTH_SERVICE_URL", "http://daarion-auth:7020")
 MATRIX_GATEWAY_URL = os.getenv("MATRIX_GATEWAY_URL", "http://daarion-matrix-gateway:7025")