Leonard E. "Lee" Timberlake (1896–1973) was a British-born American politician who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1945 to 1969.

After completing high school, Timberlake took a year of industrial engineering at the University of Southern California.

[1] Timberlake began his working career between 1916 and 1920 as a railroad agent for the Canadian National Railway.

[3] Timberlake was one of the longest-serving council members, "The length of service of the 73-year-old council dean is matched only by that of former Councilman John C. Holland, who retired July 1, 1967, at [age] 74," Erwin Baker of the Los Angeles Times wrote when Timberlake announced his retirement in May 1969.

He was opposed to establishing a Fair Employment Practices Commission in the city of Los Angeles.

Timberlake at one point told Holland in a council meeting that "You are the lowest thing I ever heard of!"

"It is a tragic thing that Timberlake assumed such action while the duly elected mayor is away on a duty trip," Yorty said.

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