Two statewide initiatives being proposed by the Cleveland mayor's office would allow casinos in population centers across Ohio and slots in the state's racetracks.

Gerry Austin, a political adviser to Mayor Jane Campbell, says both initiatives are awaiting certification by state Attorney General Jim Petro's office.

Austin says if they're certified, he intends to work on getting the 330,000 valid signatures needed to put the issues on the November ballot.

One of Austin's proposed initiatives would change the state constitution to allow large cities and counties to vote on casinos.

The second initiative permits slots at the state's horse racetracks if their communities approve it.