Leland Garland Mims (February 7, 1901 – September 4, 1979) was a businessman and civic leader from Minden, Louisiana, who served as a member of the Webster Parish Police Jury (equivalent to county commission in other states) from 1953 to 1976 and as president of the body from 1956 to 1973. In 1965 and 1966, he was elected by his colleagues statewide as president of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. He also served on the executive committee of the statewide organization. On October 5, 1976, Minden observed "Leland Mims Day".
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