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A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Propositions 1 and 2. The post’s author expressed confusion over the math in the TPS booklet, which stated that the propositions would increase property taxes by $3.02 per $1,000 of assessed value, costing residents an average of $47 per month. The author questioned the calculations, pointing out that the average home value in the area is around $483k, which would result in a higher monthly cost of $122. The author later clarified that the $47 is an additional cost per month, with the average actual replacement cost being $125/month…