diff --git a/attract/tasks.py b/attract/tasks.py
index 08c5464..281ec7a 100644
--- a/attract/tasks.py
+++ b/attract/tasks.py
@@ -62,9 +62,8 @@ def save(project, task_id):
     log.info('Saving task %s', task_id)
     log.debug('Form data: %s', request.form)
 
-    assigned_to_users = request.form.getlist('users')
     task_dict = request.form.to_dict()
-    task_dict['users'] = assigned_to_users
+    task_dict['users'] = request.form.getlist('users')
 
     task = current_attract.task_manager.edit_task(task_id, **task_dict)