Lionel B. Cade (August 14, 1918 – April 3, 1990) was an American politician and accountant who served as mayor of Compton, California, from 1977 until 1981.

Raul Imschweiler did not seek re-election to the Compton City Council in 1961, Cade ran for his seat.

As a result of that finding, Cade initiated a series of cost-cutting measures that wiped out the debt within one year.

In 1978, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 13, an initiative that severely reduced property tax revenues.

In his 1981 reelection campaign, Cade was soundly defeated by his opponent, Walter R. Tucker, Jr., a local dentist.