By Nina HuangNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY“Do you want to move forward or do you want to go back?”That question set the tone for nearly 250 supporters gathered at Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s fundraiser on Sept. 17. Harrell, first elected in 2021, is seeking a second term but trails challenger Katie Wilson following the August primary. Most rewarding challengeHe also reflected on his most rewarding challenge—strengthening relationships with the Seattle Police Department while addressing community concerns. “It’s going to take someone like Mayor Harrell to bring people together,” he said. And you have that in this mayor right here, I commit to that.”For the mayor, this campaign is about more than re-election—it’s about Seattle’s direction.