By: E&P Staff Claiming "we may be the last major paper with two cartoonists," Marty Kaiser, editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, announced to his staff Monday that longtimer Gary Markstein will be reassigned as an illustrator and designer for various features sections.
In a memo posted at the Romenesko site of Poynter.org, Kaiser wrote: "Since the merger of the Sentinel and The Journal we have had two cartoonists on the Journal Sentinel editorial board. We've been blessed that both do very good work. However, considering the increasing demands on our design staff, we have to realign our resources to better serve our readers. It is time for us to have one cartoonist. ...
"Based on seniority, Stuart Carlson will remain as staff political cartoonist. Gary Markstein, who has done excellent work for us since joining The Journal in 1992, will move to the features design staff ... We're certain Gary will bring the same professionalism, care and superb artistry to his new endeavor. Gary has accumulated numerous awards in his career... This is just part of the reason why this has not been an easy decision. Stuart and Gary are both fine cartoonists, but to make the best use of our resources, it is only prudent that we go to one cartoonist."
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